Total births
293
Boys' name · since 1992
Nissim
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 293 babies named Nissim, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4990
- among boys today
- 293
- born since 1992
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
293 babies have been named Nissim since 1992, making it today's #4990 boys' name.
Nissim has 293 recorded births among boys since 1992, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4990 as of the latest data, more common than 65% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #4990 among boys today
- 293 born since 1992
- 2020s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nissim is currently the #4990 boys' name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 293 born since 1992, peaking in the 2020s.
- #4990
- among boys today
- 293
- born since 1992
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Nissim vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4990
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Nissim was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
21 babies were named Nissim in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Nissim compares
293 45th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Nissim's all-time total is 20% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nissim | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 293 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 21 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nissim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nissim splits its recorded history at 2010: 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 1992 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2025 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nissim at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#4,990
Active since
1992
Nissim popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Nissim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Nissim's strongest decade.
95 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Nissim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 37
1990s
37 births
- 2000s
2000s
76 births
- 2010s
2010s
85 births
- 2020s
2020s
95 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 95 births (32% of all-time use).
Nissim by state
Where Nissim concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 104 | 35.5% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.7% |
New York share of Nissim's total US births 35.5%
Even split
104 of 293 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nissim? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 293 babies named Nissim. Today it holds rank #4990 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 21 births.
When was Nissim most popular? ▼
Nissim was most popular in the 2020s decade with 95 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Nissim most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nissim are New York (104 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Nissim been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nissim since 1992 -- 34 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nissim? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nishant, Nishan, Nishanth, Nisaiah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nissim's data
- New York records the most Nissims (104 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Nissim
Nearby Names Like Nissim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nissim
Nishant Boy
615 births
Nishan Boy
371 births
Nishanth Boy
208 births
Nisaiah Boy
184 births
Nissan Boy
#10189 89 births
Compare Nissim side by side: Nissim vs Nishant Nissim vs Nishan Nissim vs Nishanth
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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, 1992–2025 (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. "Nissim: #4990 Boys' Name - 293 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nissim. 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 Nissim 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.