From Nazareth
A geographical name referring to the town of Nazareth in Galilee. In a religious context, it is a title associated with Jesus and early followers of the Christian faith. It has occasionally been used as a given name to signify devotion or a connection to the Holy Land.
Less common today
Nazarene isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,511 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).