Nosson Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Nosson means 'gift' or 'to give' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Nosson
Nosson is a Hebrew name that means 'gift' or 'to give'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'natan', which means 'to give'. In the Bible, Nosson was a prophet and a prominent figure in the court of King David. The name Nosson carries the connotation of generosity and kindness, and is often given to boys as a reminder of the importance of giving.
Popularity of the Name Nosson
The popularity for the name Nosson peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 58 births, which ranked number 5,168 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Nosson had the most male births in 2012 with 58, which ranked number 2,236 out of 14,248 male names. The number of births for the name Nosson has declined sharply over the last ten years from 58 births to 29 births, a decline of -50.00%. Among males, Nosson has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 58 births to 29 births, a decline of -50.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nosson
- 20 Year Trend of Nosson: 190.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Nosson: -50.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Nosson: -50.00%
Popularity of Nosson by State
For males, Nosson was most popular in Northeastern states with 23 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NJ, with 14 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Nosson. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | 14 | 511 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 9 | 1212 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Nosson
- Total Births of Nosson: 27 (-6.70%)
- Male Births of Nosson: 27 (-6.70%)
Given the downward trend of Nosson over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.70% decrease in total births, for a total of 27 births in 2024. Male births for Nosson have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 27 male births in 2024, a decrease of -6.70%.