UK girl's name
Nasrin
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "wild rose" or "fresh flower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nasrin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nasrin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5691, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 12 births.
This profile covers 113 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 25% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 112 living people in the UK are called Nasrin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nasrin ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 12 girls were registered as Nasrin.
- • About 112 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nasrin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5691
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
12 births
Estimated living
112
2026
Meaning
What does Nasrin mean?
The name Nasrin is of Persian origin, derived from the Persian word "Nasr," which means "wild rose" or "flower." It is a feminine name that has been popular in Iran and among Persian speakers for centuries.
The earliest recorded use of the name Nasrin can be traced back to the 10th century, when it appeared in Persian literature and poetry. The name gained popularity during the Islamic Golden Age, a period of cultural, scientific, and intellectual flourishing in the Muslim world.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Nasrin was Nasrin Ghanavati, a Persian poet who lived in the 11th century. Her collection of poetry, known as the "Divan-e Nasrin," is considered a significant contribution to Persian literature.
In the 12th century, another Nasrin made her mark in history. Nasrin Jahan Begum was the daughter of the famous Mughal emperor Jahangir and his wife, Nur Jahan. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and political influence during her father's reign.
Nasrin Soltankhah was a famous Iranian singer and actress who lived from 1919 to 1977. She was a pioneer in the Iranian music industry and played a significant role in popularizing traditional Persian music.
Moving forward in time, Nasrin Rahimieh was an Iranian-American scholar and professor of comparative literature. Born in 1949, she made significant contributions to the study of Persian literature and culture, particularly in the field of women's writing.
Another notable figure with the name Nasrin is Nasrin Sotoudeh, an Iranian human rights lawyer and political activist born in 1963. She has been a vocal advocate for women's rights and has fought against the death penalty in Iran, receiving numerous international awards for her work.
While the name Nasrin has been predominantly used in Persian-speaking regions, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among those with Iranian or Persian cultural backgrounds.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nasrin over time
The chart below shows babies named Nasrin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nasrin, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nasrin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nasrin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4698 | 22 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2995 | 70 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2779 | 21 | 4 |
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FAQ
Nasrin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nasrin in the UK right now?
In 2014, Nasrin was ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nasrin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 12 babies registered as Nasrin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nasrin?
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "wild rose" or "fresh flower".
How many people are called Nasrin in the UK?
A total of 113 babies have been registered as Nasrin across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.