Nosson
Boy name · #4001 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Nosson? In official American birth records, Nosson has been tracked continuously since 1983, giving it 42 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 27 baby boys were named Nosson, placing it at #4001 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3299, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 66,667 boys born in 2025 was named Nosson.
Babies named Nosson per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 42-year story
Nosson first appears in the Social Security records in 1983, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2012, when 58 boys were named Nosson — good for #2238 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Nosson against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Nosson in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Nosson is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Nosson will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Nosson is most common
State-level data for Nosson is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Nosson
Statistically, parents drawn to Nosson tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Maeson, Drayson, Payson, Maxson, and Henson.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Nosson | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #3949 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4200 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3293 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3774 |
| 2021 | 19 | #4936 |
| 2020 | 39 | #2980 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3052 |
| 2018 | 42 | #2848 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3678 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3161 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3299 |
| 2014 | 40 | #2885 |
| 2013 | 41 | #2804 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2238 |
| 2011 | 40 | #2904 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4678 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5554 |
| 2008 | 19 | #4901 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4011 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4865 |
| 2005 | 23 | #3941 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6138 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6258 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6522 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5142 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Nosson?
In official American birth records, the name Nosson first appeared in 1983 (over 42 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 42 years.
Is Nosson a popular boy name?
Nosson ranked #4001 among boys in 2025 with 27 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3299.
When was the name Nosson most popular?
Nosson peaked in 2012, when 58 American boys received the name (ranked #2238 that year). Since 2012 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Nosson?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 66,667 newborn American boys was named Nosson. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.