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Nation

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAY-shən /ˈneɪ.ʃən/High

Meaning: From the word nation — Latin natio, 'a people, a race; a being born together'; a bold word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A people united: Nation is the bold word-name for a people born together. Strong, modern, and aspirational.
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Origin LowLatin, English
MeaningFrom the word nation — Latin natio, 'a people, a race; a being born together'; a bold word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#4975 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 401

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119972024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nation comes from the word nation — Latin natio, 'a people, a race; a being born together' (from nasci, 'to be born'). A bold, modern, aspirational word-name suggesting unity and belonging.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-people-born-together at the root, and aspirational.

Did you know? Nation, from Latin natio ('a people, a race; a being born together'), names a united people — a bold, aspirational modern word-name.
Overall data confidence 50%
Oxford English Dictionary — nation — word origin

Variations

Nashon

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nation mean?

Nation is the word for 'a people, a race; a being born together' (Latin natio).

How do you pronounce Nation?

It's said NAY-shən /ˈneɪ.ʃən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nation a boy or girl name?

Nation is a boy's name.

How popular is Nation?

Nation is a rare name in the U.S.

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