Naszir
A masculine Arabic name meaning "helper" or "victor".
Name Census estimates that about 256 living Americans carry the first name Naszir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Naszir today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naszir births was 2019 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naszir. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
256
~ 1 in 1,338,884 Americans
Peak year
2019
20 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,348
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Naszir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Naszir from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 100 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Naszir remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naszir by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Naszir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Naszir
Naszir is a variant of the Arabic name Nasir, derived from the root word "nasr" which means "victory" or "triumph." The name has its origins in the Middle East, and it first appeared during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD.
The name Naszir gained prominence in the Arab world due to its association with the Prophet Muhammad's companion, Nasir ibn Kharrubah. He was a prominent figure in the early days of Islam and is remembered for his bravery and loyalty to the Prophet.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Naszir can be found in the historical records of the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled the Islamic world from 661 to 750 AD. During this period, several individuals with the name Naszir were mentioned in various chronicles and documents.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Naszir. One of the most famous was Nasir al-Din al-Tusi (1201-1274), a renowned Persian polymath who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy.
Another prominent individual with the name Naszir was Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896), the Shah of Persia from 1848 to 1896. He is remembered for his efforts to modernize and reform the country during his reign.
In the realm of literature, Naszir Khusraw (1004-1088) was a famous Persian poet, philosopher, and traveler who wrote extensively about his journeys and experiences.
The name Naszir has also been borne by several influential military leaders throughout history. One such figure was Nasir al-Din Mahmud Shah (1369-1412), the Sultan of Bengal, who is known for his successful military campaigns and expansion of the Bengal Sultanate.
Another notable bearer of the name was Nasir Khan (1738-1796), a prominent military commander and statesman in the Maratha Empire, who played a crucial role in the expansion of the empire's territories.
People
Naszir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naszir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
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FAQ
Naszir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naszir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 256 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naszir going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,338,884 US residents.
Is Naszir a common name?
We classify Naszir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 258 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naszir most popular?
The single biggest year for Naszir was 2019, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naszir is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Naszir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naszir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naszir in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Naszir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naszir in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Naszir can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Naszir?
See how many people have the name Naszir on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.