boy's name
Nazaire
nah-ZAIR (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 827
Nazaire is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 16 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1947, when 25 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1940s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nazaire Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 60 |
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 35 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 130 |
| 1950s | 160 |
| 1960s | 120 |
| 1970s | 10 |
How Popular Is Nazaire?
In 1971, Nazaire was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Nazaire Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nazaire
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nazaire Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nazaire over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nazaire
- French nah-ZAIR
Sibling Names for Nazaire
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nazaire — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nazaire
How popular is the name Nazaire?
In 1971, Nazaire was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Nazaire a girl's or a boy's name?
Nazaire is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nazaire?
Nazaire has 2 syllables.
When was Nazaire most popular?
Nazaire peaked in 1947, when 25 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1940s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
Is Nazaire a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nazaire currently ranks #5,610 in France. After peaking in the 1940s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.