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Nash is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an English surname that was derived from the Middle English phrase atten ash ‘at the ash tree’. As a given name for boys, it gained some popularity in the mid-1990s after the debut of the American television series Nash Bridges." It ranked #255 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an English surname that was derived from the Middle English phrase atten ash ‘at the ash tree’. As a given name for boys, it gained some popularity in the mid-1990s after the debut of the American television series Nash Bridges. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Nash ranked #255 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #255 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nash mean?
Nash means "at the ash tree", according to Behind the Name.
Is Nash a popular name?
Nash ranked #255 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Nash a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Nash appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Nash — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
