A diminutive form of Nathan, meaning given or gift
Nussen is a Yiddish diminutive of the Hebrew name Nathan (Natan). It carries the same etymological weight as its root, signifying that the child is a gift from God. While historically common in Eastern European Jewish communities, it remains rare in the modern United States.
Less common today
Nussen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,666 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
