Total births
331
Boys' name · since 1970
Niraj
Niraj has 331 recorded births since 1970 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 331
- total births
- 1970–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
331 boys have been named Niraj since 1970, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Niraj has been recorded 331 times among boys since 1970, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2019.
- 331 total births
- 1970–2019 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
331 boys have been named Niraj since 1970, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2019.
- 331
- total births
- 1970–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Niraj was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
17 babies were named Niraj in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Niraj's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Niraj splits its recorded history at 1988: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1970 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Niraj at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Niraj popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2019
- Peak year (1991)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Niraj by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Niraj's strongest decade.
108 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Niraj births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
76 births
- 1980s
1980s
108 births
- 1990s
1990s
89 births
- 2000s 29
2000s
29 births
- 2010s 29
2010s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 108 births (33% of all-time use).
Niraj by state
Where Niraj concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 3.0% |
California share of Niraj's total US births 3.0%
10 of 331 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Niraj? ▼
Niraj has been given to 331 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2019. 17 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Niraj most popular? ▼
Niraj was most popular in the 1980s decade with 108 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Niraj most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Niraj are California (10 births).
How long has the name Niraj been used? ▼
Records for Niraj go back to 1970, giving 50 years of history through 2019.
What names are similar to Niraj? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nirvaan, Nirav, Nirvan, Nirvair, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Niraj's data
- Niraj's decade-level peak was the 1980s (108 total births); usage has since declined to 29 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Nirajs (10 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 Niraj
Nearby Names Like Niraj
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Niraj
Nirvaan Boy
#2026 712 births
Nirav Boy
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Nirvan Boy
#3326 482 births
Nirvair Boy
#2594 200 births
Niranjan Boy
110 births
Compare Niraj side by side: Niraj vs Nirvaan Niraj vs Nirav Niraj vs Nirvan
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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, 1970–2019 (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. "Niraj: Baby Name Since 1970 - 331 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/niraj. 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 Niraj 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.