Masculine dossier · first seen 1918
Nahum
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2007
Peak births
85
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Nahum
How many people are named Nahum?
An estimated 2,141 living Americans are named Nahum.
How rare is Nahum?
Nahum is uncommon among babies today, with 58 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 31.8% from its 2007 peak.
How old is the typical Nahum?
The median age of a living American named Nahum is approximately 18 years, with most bearers falling between 9 and 26 years old.
Is Nahum still popular?
Yes. Nahum is holding steady, with 58 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Nahum most common?
Nahum has its strongest geographic signal in Texas, where it appears 2.3× more often than the national baseline.
1918Peak 20072025
Peak year
2007
Decline from peak
31.8%
2025
58
All-time
2,197