UK boy's name
Nazareth
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "consecrated, dedicated, vowed".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nazareth is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nazareth popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2017 to 2021. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Nazareth. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nazareth ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 4 boys were registered as Nazareth.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nazareth as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Nazareth mean?
The name Nazareth originates from the Hebrew and Aramaic languages, derived from the place name "Nazareth" which means "town" or "village." The name is associated with the biblical city of Nazareth in Galilee, where Jesus Christ is said to have grown up according to the New Testament.
The name Nazareth is first mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It is closely tied to the life of Jesus, who is often referred to as "Jesus of Nazareth" or "the Nazarene." The name gained significance due to its connection with Christianity and the life of Jesus.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Nazareth can be found in the writings of the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, who lived in the 1st century AD. He referred to the town of Nazareth in his works, indicating that it was a small village during the time of Jesus.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nazareth, although it is not a common given name. One of the most famous individuals with this name is Saint Nazarius (circa 258-304 AD), a Christian martyr who was beheaded during the Diocletianic Persecution in Milan.
Another notable figure is Nazareth Paul Obadiah (1826-1900), a prominent American educator and abolitionist who established several schools for African Americans in the post-Civil War era.
In the 20th century, Nazareth Faderlick (1911-1985) was a Ukrainian-American painter and printmaker known for her avant-garde artwork and association with the New York City art scene.
Nazareth Berrill (1923-2010) was a British zoologist and marine biologist who made significant contributions to the study of invertebrate embryology and development.
Nazareth Tañón (born 1976) is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter, known for her contributions to Latin pop and urban music genres.
It is important to note that while the name Nazareth is rooted in biblical and historical contexts, its usage as a given name has been relatively rare throughout history, likely due to its strong association with the place name and its religious significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nazareth over time
The chart below shows babies named Nazareth registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nazareth, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nazareth by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nazareth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3996 | 4 | 1 |
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- Nicolas 3,825
- Nico 3,532
- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
- Noel 1,865
- Ned 1,614
- Neo 1,563
FAQ
Nazareth: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nazareth in the UK right now?
In 2021, Nazareth was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nazareth most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 4 babies registered as Nazareth in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nazareth?
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "consecrated, dedicated, vowed".
How many people are called Nazareth in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Nazareth across the 2 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.