Nahum
3 countries#2363 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nahum was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,197 births recorded 1918–2025 · currently #2363 · peaked in 2007 with 85 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, New York, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
161 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2006 with 10 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
161 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2006 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
30 births recorded 1999–2022 · currently #5416 · peaked in 2020 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nahum’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1758 | — |
| 2007 | #1741 | ↑17 |
| 2008 | #1802 | ↓61 |
| 2009 | #1942 | ↓140 |
| 2010 | #2212 | ↓270 |
| 2011 | #1849 | ↑363 |
| 2012 | #1923 | ↓74 |
| 2013 | #2021 | ↓98 |
| 2014 | #2082 | ↓61 |
| 2015 | #2145 | ↓63 |
| 2016 | #2278 | ↓133 |
| 2017 | #2003 | ↑275 |
| 2018 | #2122 | ↓119 |
| 2019 | #2170 | ↓48 |
| 2020 | #2759 | ↓589 |
| 2021 | #2439 | ↑320 |
| 2022 | #2717 | ↓278 |
| 2023 | #2078 | ↑639 |
| 2024 | #2261 | ↓183 |
| 2025 | #2363 | ↓102 |
Frequently asked questions about Nahum
Is Nahum a popular name?
Yes — Nahum currently ranks #2363 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nahum more common for boys or girls?
Nahum is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nahum most popular?
Nahum peaked in 2007 in United States, with 85 recorded births that year.
Is Nahum rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nahum’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3368 in 1918 to #2363 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nahum?
At least 2,388 babies have been recorded with the name Nahum across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Nahum popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nahum appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Nahum?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nahum include Miklo, Naftali, Nolen, Pete.
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