Nazareth
Nazareth is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Branch or offshoot; guard or watchtower.
Origin and history
Nazareth is a Biblical place name of Hebrew origin, historically associated with the town in Galilee where Jesus grew up. Though traditionally used as a location name or surname, it has seen steady, modest use as a masculine given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,198 babies in the United States have been named Nazareth since 1880. It ranks #3499 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1650.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46.3 %)
- TX (42.8 %)
- NY (8.6 %)
- IL (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 21 |
| 1930-1940 | 7 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 34 |
| 1980-1990 | 65 |
| 1990-2000 | 110 |
| 2000-2010 | 315 |
| 2010-2019 | 364 |
| 2020-2029 | 277 |
Fun facts
- The name directly derives from the ancient town of Nazareth located in Galilee.
- While historically rare, the name has seen a mild increase in U.S. usage in recent years.