Nirvan
Every Nirvan since 2002 — 482 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nirvan
Nirvan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,224 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 482 American babies have been named Nirvan. Its peak came in 2025, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nirvan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nirvan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,224 |
| 2024 | 36 | #3,319 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,302 |
| 2022 | 35 | #3,391 |
| 2021 | 36 | #3,281 |
| 2020 | 28 | #3,784 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3,692 |
| 2018 | 36 | #3,216 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,649 |
| 2016 | 31 | #3,585 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,252 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,416 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,569 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,989 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,463 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,972 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,796 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,703 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,572 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,324 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,793 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,936 |
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| 2002 | 6 | #10,292 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nirvan in 2025?
Nirvan ranked #3,224 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nirvan?
482 babies have been named Nirvan in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nirvan most popular?
Nirvan peaked in 2025, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Nirvan a boy or girl name?
Nirvan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nirvan rising or falling?
Nirvan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.