Total births
857
Girls' name · since 1971
Nandi
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 857 babies named Nandi, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10467
- among girls today
- 857
- born since 1971
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Nandi is the #10467 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 857 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Nandi recorded 857 times among girls since 1971, holding rank #10467 nationally today, ahead of 41% of girls, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #10467 among girls today
- 857 born since 1971
- 1990s peak decade
- 41% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nandi is currently the #10467 girls' name in America, more common than 41% of girls - 857 born since 1971, peaking in the 1990s.
- #10467
- among girls today
- 857
- born since 1971
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other girls
Nandi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#10467
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 41% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Nandi was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
54 babies were named Nandi in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
How Nandi compares
857 Top 34% higher than 66% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nandi's all-time total is 124% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nandi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 857 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 54 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nandi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nandi's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 54, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nandi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1991
Current rank
#10,467
Active since
1971
Nandi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Nandi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nandi's strongest decade.
368 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Nandi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1980s 46
1980s
46 births
- 1990s
1990s
368 births
- 2000s
2000s
192 births
- 2010s 135
2010s
135 births
- 2020s 97
2020s
97 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 368 births (43% of all-time use).
How Nandi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Nandi's total volume
Nandi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nandi by state
Where Nandi concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 55 | 6.4% |
| #2 | Florida | | 40 | 4.7% |
| #3 | New York | | 36 | 4.2% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 22 | 2.6% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Nandi's total US births 6.4%
Even split
55 of 857 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nandi? ▼
Nandi has been given to 857 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #10467 as of the latest data. 54 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Nandi most popular? ▼
Nandi was most popular in the 1990s decade with 368 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Nandi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nandi are California (55 births), Florida (40 births), New York (36 births).
How long has the name Nandi been used? ▼
Records for Nandi go back to 1971, giving 55 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nandi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nancy, Nannie, Nanette, Nan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nandi's data
- Nandi's decade-level peak was the 1990s (368 total births); usage has since declined to 97 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Nandis (55 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nandi
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nandi
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nandi: #10467 Girls' Name - 857 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nandi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nandi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.