UK boy's name
Nassar
Conqueror, from Arabic origin meaning "who is victorious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nassar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nassar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3687, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 5 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 2008. 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Nassar. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nassar ranked #3687 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 5 boys were registered as Nassar.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nassar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3687
2008
Births in 2008
4
Latest year
Peak year
1997
5 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Nassar mean?
The name Nassar is derived from the Arabic word "nasr," which means "victory" or "triumph." The name is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the 7th century, following the rise of Islam and the spread of the Arabic language across the region.
The earliest recorded use of the name Nassar can be traced back to the Umayyad Caliphate, one of the first Islamic empires that ruled from 661 to 750 CE. During this period, the name was associated with the concept of victory and success, often given to children as a symbol of hope and aspiration.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Nassar was Nassar ibn Khuzaimah al-Ansari (653-683 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a prominent military leader during the early Islamic conquests. He was known for his bravery and strategic skills, leading several successful campaigns against the Byzantine Empire.
Another influential figure with the name Nassar was Nassar al-Din al-Tusi (1201-1274 CE), a renowned Persian polymath who made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. He was also a prominent figure in the Ismaili branch of Shia Islam and served as a court scholar under the Mongol rulers.
During the medieval period, the name Nassar gained popularity among Muslim rulers and military leaders. One notable example was Nassar al-Din al-Qasri (1263-1330 CE), a Syrian commander who played a crucial role in the Mamluk Sultanate's defense against the Mongol invasions.
In more recent history, Nassar al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896 CE) was a prominent ruler of Persia (modern-day Iran) from the Qajar dynasty. He is remembered for his efforts to modernize and westernize the country, as well as his interest in art and culture.
Another notable figure bearing the name Nassar was Gamal Abdel Nasser (1918-1970 CE), the second President of Egypt. He was a pivotal figure in the Arab nationalist movement and played a significant role in the Suez Crisis, which led to the withdrawal of British and French forces from Egyptian territory.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nassar over time
The chart below shows babies named Nassar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nassar, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2008, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nassar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nassar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3687 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2443 | 8 | 2 |
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- Nicolas 3,825
- Nico 3,532
- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
- Noel 1,865
- Ned 1,614
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FAQ
Nassar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nassar in the UK right now?
In 2008, Nassar was ranked #3687 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Nassar most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 5 babies registered as Nassar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nassar?
Conqueror, from Arabic origin meaning "who is victorious".
How many people are called Nassar in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Nassar across the 3 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.