Total births
28
Boys' name · since 1982
Nikunj
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 28 babies named Nikunj, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 28
- total births
- 1982–2007
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
28 boys have been named Nikunj since 1982, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nikunj has been recorded 28 times among boys since 1982, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2007.
- 28 total births
- 1982–2007 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
28 boys have been named Nikunj since 1982, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2007.
- 28
- total births
- 1982–2007
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Nikunj was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
7 babies were named Nikunj in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Nikunj's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nikunj splits its recorded history at 1996: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nikunj at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Nikunj popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2007
- Peak year (2006)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Nikunj by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nikunj's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Nikunj births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 12 births (43% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikunj? ▼
Nikunj has been given to 28 babies in the U.S. since 1982, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2007. 7 babies were born in 2006, its single highest year.
When was Nikunj most popular? ▼
Nikunj was most popular in the 2000s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
How long has the name Nikunj been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nikunj since 1982 -- 26 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Nikunj? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nikolas, Niko, Nikolai, Nikhil, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Nikunj
Nearby Names Like Nikunj
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikunj
Nikolas Boy
#730 24,035 births
Niko Boy
#344 14,629 births
Nikolai Boy
#593 11,027 births
Nikhil Boy
#2541 5,404 births
Nikko Boy
#1280 4,526 births
Compare Nikunj side by side: Nikunj vs Nikolas Nikunj vs Niko Nikunj vs Nikolai
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1982–2007 (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. "Nikunj: Baby Name Since 1982 - 28 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikunj. 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 Nikunj 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 July 2026.