Total births
615
Boys' name · since 1979
Nishant
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 615 babies named Nishant, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 615
- total births
- 1979–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
615 boys have been named Nishant since 1979, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Nishant has 615 recorded births among boys since 1979, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2023.
- 615 total births
- 1979–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
615 boys have been named Nishant since 1979, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 615
- total births
- 1979–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Nishant was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
27 babies were named Nishant in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
Nishant's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nishant splits its recorded history at 2001: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1983 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2001 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nishant at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2001
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Nishant popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2023
- Peak year (2001)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Nishant by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nishant's strongest decade.
220 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Nishant births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s
1980s
98 births
- 1990s
1990s
151 births
- 2000s
2000s
220 births
- 2010s
2010s
110 births
- 2020s 24
2020s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 220 births (36% of all-time use).
How Nishant compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Nishant's total volume
Nishant vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nishant by state
Where Nishant concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 55 | 8.9% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 13 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #5 | New York | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Nishant's total US births 8.9%
Even split
55 of 615 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nishant? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 615 babies named Nishant. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2001, with 27 births.
When was Nishant most popular? ▼
Nishant was most popular in the 2000s decade with 220 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Nishant most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nishant are California (55 births), New Jersey (13 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Nishant been used? ▼
Nishant has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 45 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Nishant? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nishan, Nissim, Nishanth, Nisaiah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nishant's data
- Nishant's decade-level peak was the 2000s (220 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Nishants (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 Nishant
Nearby Names Like Nishant
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nishant
Nishan Boy
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Nissim Boy
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Nishanth Boy
208 births
Nisaiah Boy
184 births
Nissan Boy
#10189 89 births
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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, 1979–2023 (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. "Nishant: Baby Name Since 1979 - 615 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nishant. 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 Nishant 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.