Total births
639
Boys' name · since 1972
Nitin
639 babies named Nitin in U.S. Social Security records since 1972, with the highest year being 2003. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 639
- total births
- 1972–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Nitin is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 639 have been recorded since 1972.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nitin has been recorded 639 times among boys since 1972, 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 1972 to 2021.
- 639 total births
- 1972–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
639 boys have been named Nitin since 1972, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 639
- total births
- 1972–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Nitin was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
30 babies were named Nitin in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
Nitin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nitin's full recorded timeline at 1996, 58% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 42% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1972, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2003 peak of 30 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nitin at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2003
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Nitin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2021
- Peak year (2003)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Nitin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nitin's strongest decade.
231 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Nitin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 68
1970s
68 births
- 1980s
1980s
126 births
- 1990s
1990s
120 births
- 2000s
2000s
231 births
- 2010s 80
2010s
80 births
- 2020s 14
2020s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 231 births (36% of all-time use).
How Nitin 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 Nitin's total volume
Nitin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nitin by state
Where Nitin concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 27 | 4.2% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Nitin's total US births 4.2%
Even split
27 of 639 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nitin? ▼
639 babies have been named Nitin since 1972. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 2003 with 30 births.
When was Nitin most popular? ▼
Nitin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 231 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Nitin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nitin are California (27 births), Illinois (6 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Nitin been used? ▼
Records for Nitin go back to 1972, giving 50 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Nitin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nithin, Nitish, Nitai, Nithilan, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nitin's data
- Nitin's decade-level peak was the 2000s (231 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Nitins (27 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 Nitin
Nearby Names Like Nitin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nitin
Nithin Boy
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Nitish Boy
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Nitai Boy
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Nithilan Boy
52 births
Nitesh Boy
50 births
Compare Nitin side by side: Nitin vs Nithin Nitin vs Nitish Nitin vs Nitai
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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, 1972–2021 (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. "Nitin: Baby Name Since 1972 - 639 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nitin. 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 Nitin 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.