Nishan
Every Nishan since 1924 — 371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nishan
Nishan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,614 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1924, 371 American babies have been named Nishan. Its peak came in 2010, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Nishan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nishan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,614 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,504 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,573 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,441 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,305 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,485 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,477 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,407 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,714 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,218 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,151 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,402 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,482 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,796 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,115 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12,141 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,171 |
| 2006 | 14 | #6,008 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,979 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,379 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,908 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,097 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,967 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,692 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,281 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,823 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nishan in 2025?
Nishan ranked #11,614 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nishan?
371 babies have been named Nishan in the United States since 1924, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nishan most popular?
Nishan peaked in 2010, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Nishan a boy or girl name?
Nishan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nishan rising or falling?
Nishan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.