Total births
401
Boys' name · since 1979
Nizar
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 401 babies named Nizar, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7398
- among boys today
- 401
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
401 babies have been named Nizar since 1979, making it today's #7398 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Nizar recorded 401 times among boys since 1979, holding rank #7398 nationally today, ahead of 48% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- #7398 among boys today
- 401 born since 1979
- 2010s peak decade
- 48% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nizar is currently the #7398 boys' name in America, more common than 48% of boys - 401 born since 1979, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7398
- among boys today
- 401
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Nizar vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7398
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 48% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Nizar was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
26 babies were named Nizar in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Nizar compares
401 Top 48% higher than 52% of 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
Nizar's all-time total is 9% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nizar | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 401 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nizar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nizar splits its recorded history at 2009: 64% of all births land in the more recent half, 36% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1988 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2017 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nizar at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#7,398
Active since
1979
Nizar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Nizar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nizar's strongest decade.
167 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Nizar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 55
1990s
55 births
- 2000s
2000s
93 births
- 2010s
2010s
167 births
- 2020s
2020s
75 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 167 births (42% of all-time use).
Nizar by state
Where Nizar concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 12 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 6 | 1.5% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 1.2% |
New York share of Nizar's total US births 3.0%
Even split
12 of 401 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nizar? ▼
401 babies have been named Nizar since 1979. It currently ranks #7398 among boys. The peak year was 2017 with 26 births.
When was Nizar most popular? ▼
Nizar was most popular in the 2010s decade with 167 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Nizar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nizar are New York (12 births), Massachusetts (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Nizar been used? ▼
Records for Nizar go back to 1979, giving 47 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nizar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nizaiah, Nizam, Nizear, Nizier, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nizar's data
- Nizar's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (167 total births) through the 2020s (75) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Nizars (12 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 Nizar
Nearby Names Like Nizar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nizar
Nizaiah Boy
55 births
Nizam Boy
5 births
Nizear Boy
5 births
Nizier Boy
5 births
Nizaire Boy
#14202 5 births
Compare Nizar side by side: Nizar vs Nizaiah Nizar vs Nizam Nizar vs Nizear
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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, 1979–2025 (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. "Nizar: #7398 Boys' Name - 401 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nizar. 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 Nizar 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.