Nahum
Nahum is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Comforter or full of comfort.
Origin and history
Nahum is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'comforter' or 'consolation'. In the Old Testament, Nahum is one of the minor prophets who authored the Book of Nahum. While relatively rare in the United States, it maintains steady usage as a classic scriptural choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,197 babies in the United States have been named Nahum since 1880. It ranks #2755 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1588.
States where it is most popular
- TX (42.9 %)
- CA (42 %)
- FL (6 %)
- NY (3.8 %)
- GA (1.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 7 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 13 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 82 |
| 1980-1990 | 130 |
| 1990-2000 | 305 |
| 2000-2010 | 648 |
| 2010-2019 | 667 |
| 2020-2029 | 339 |
Famous people named Nahum
- Nahum Tate: poet, playwright
- Nahum Gutman: painter, sculptor
Fun facts
- Nahum is the seventh of the twelve minor prophets in the Hebrew Bible, whose book foretells the downfall of Nineveh.