UK girl's name
Nazarene
A masculine name from Nazareth, referring to Jesus Christ.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nazarene is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nazarene popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4373, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2003 to 2003. 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.
Nazarene is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Nazarene. 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 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nazarene ranked #4373 for girls in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 3 girls were registered as Nazarene.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nazarene as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4373
2003
Births in 2003
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Nazarene mean?
The name Nazarene originates from the Greek word "Nazarenos" which means "of Nazareth". This was a term used to refer to people from the town of Nazareth in ancient Galilee, a region that is now part of modern-day Israel. The name is deeply rooted in the Christian tradition and is closely associated with Jesus Christ, who was referred to as "Jesus of Nazareth" or the "Nazarene" in the New Testament.
The earliest recorded use of the name Nazarene can be traced back to the first century AD, when it was used to refer to the followers of Jesus Christ. In the Book of Acts, the term "Nazarenes" was used to describe the early Christian community. The name gained significant religious and historical significance as Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire and beyond.
One of the most notable individuals associated with the name Nazarene is Jesus Christ himself, who was born in Bethlehem but raised in the town of Nazareth. His followers were initially known as Nazarenes, and the name became synonymous with the early Christian movement.
Throughout history, several influential figures have borne the name Nazarene or its variants. St. Paul, one of the most influential figures in the early Christian Church, was initially a persecutor of the Nazarenes before his conversion to Christianity. Another notable figure is St. Basil the Great (330-379 AD), a prominent theologian and Bishop of Caesarea, who played a significant role in the development of Christian monasticism.
In the medieval period, the name Nazarene was associated with various religious orders and movements. One such example is the Nazarene Congregation, a Catholic religious order founded in Vicenza, Italy, in 1268 by Blessed Bartolomea Capitanio and Venerable Luigia Tornelli.
During the Protestant Reformation, the name Nazarene was sometimes used to refer to certain groups or sects, such as the Nazarenes of Desenzano, a religious movement that emerged in the 16th century in Italy.
In more recent times, the name Nazarene has been associated with various Christian denominations, including the Church of the Nazarene, a Protestant Christian denomination founded in the late 19th century. One of the most notable figures from this tradition is Phineas F. Bresee (1838-1915), who played a key role in the establishment of the Church of the Nazarene.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Nazarene by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nazarene 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 | #4373 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Nazarene: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nazarene in the UK right now?
In 2003, Nazarene was ranked #4373 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nazarene most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 3 babies registered as Nazarene in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nazarene?
A masculine name from Nazareth, referring to Jesus Christ.
How many people are called Nazarene in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Nazarene across the 1 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.