Nahum Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Nahum means 'comfort' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Nahum
Nahum is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'nacham' which means 'comfort'. In the Bible, Nahum was a prophet who predicted the downfall of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian empire. The name Nahum symbolizes the comfort and consolation of God to His people.
Popularity of the Name Nahum
The popularity for the name Nahum peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 85 births, which ranked number 4,011 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Nahum had the most male births in 2007 with 85, which ranked number 1,740 out of 14,393 male names. The number of births for the name Nahum has declined sharply over the last ten years from 74 births to 47 births, a decline of -36.49%. Among males, Nahum has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 74 births to 47 births, a decline of -36.49%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nahum
- 20 Year Trend of Nahum: -6.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Nahum: -36.49%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Nahum: -36.49%
Popularity of Nahum by State
For males, Nahum was most popular in Southwestern states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 9 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Nahum. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 9 | 1784 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Nahum
- Total Births of Nahum: 45 (-4.44%)
- Male Births of Nahum: 45 (-4.44%)
Given the downward trend of Nahum over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.44% decrease in total births, for a total of 45 births in 2024. Male births for Nahum have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 45 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.44%.