Total births
33
Boys' name · since 1911
Nesbitt
Since 1911, U.S. Social Security records show 33 babies named Nesbitt, peaking in 1930. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 33
- total births
- 1911–1951
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Nesbitt sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 33 recorded since 1911.
Social Security Administration records show Nesbitt recorded 33 times among boys since 1911, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 1951.
- 33 total births
- 1911–1951 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
33 boys have been named Nesbitt since 1911, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1951.
- 33
- total births
- 1911–1951
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Nesbitt was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
8 babies were named Nesbitt in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
Nesbitt's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nesbitt splits its recorded history at 1930: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1911 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1930 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nesbitt at a glance
Last recorded 1951Peak year
1930
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Nesbitt popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1951
- Peak year (1930)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Nesbitt by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Nesbitt's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Nesbitt births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
10 births
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
- 1930s
1930s
8 births
- 1940s
1940s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 10 births (30% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nesbitt? ▼
Since 1911, Social Security records show 33 babies named Nesbitt. The most recent recorded year was 1951. Its busiest year on record was 1930, with 8 births.
When was Nesbitt most popular? ▼
Nesbitt was most popular in the 1910s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
How long has the name Nesbitt been used? ▼
Nesbitt has been recorded in Social Security data since 1911, spanning 41 years of data through 1951.
What names are similar to Nesbitt? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nestor, Nesanel, Nessiah, Nesta, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nesbitt's data
- Nesbitt's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1950s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Nesbitt
Nearby Names Like Nesbitt
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nesbitt
Nestor Boy
#1710 10,430 births
Nesanel Boy
#4979 361 births
Nessiah Boy
#3154 298 births
Nesta Boy
108 births
Nester Boy
101 births
Compare Nesbitt side by side: Nesbitt vs Nestor Nesbitt vs Nesanel Nesbitt vs Nessiah
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1911–1951 (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. "Nesbitt: Baby Name Since 1911 - 33 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nesbitt. 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 Nesbitt 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.