Nithin: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	5	1	–	#8,857
1990s	58	6	+1060%	#5,246
2000s	200	20	+245%	#3,606
2010s	105	11	-47%	#5,185
2020s (to 2025)	5	1	-92%	#13,344

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#8,857

1990s

+1060%

#5,246

2000s

200

+245%

#3,606

2010s

105

-47%

#5,185

2020s (to 2025)

-92%

#13,344

The story of Nithin

Nithin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,344 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1989, 373 American babies have been named Nithin. Its peak came in 2004, when 26 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Nithin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Nithin?

The median living Nithin is about 19 years old; half are between 15 and 23. An estimated 400 people named Nithin are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Nithin year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	5	#13,344
2024	–	–
2023	–	–
2022	–	–
2021	–	–
2020	–	–
2019	8	#9,497
2018	13	#6,596
2017	8	#9,447
2016	16	#5,715
2015	10	#7,882
2014	7	#10,413
2013	6	#11,755
2012	11	#7,404
2011	8	#9,365
2010	18	#5,185
2009	19	#5,054
2008	24	#4,229
2007	19	#4,929
2006	21	#4,465
2005	25	#3,789
2004	26	#3,606
2003	19	#4,383
2002	22	#3,877
2001	15	#5,071
2000	10	#6,694
1995	–	–
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1925	–	–
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1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Nithin, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Nithin?

The median living Nithin is about 19 years old. Half of all living Nithins are between 15 and 23 years old.

How many people named Nithin are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Nithin are alive in the United States, based on 373 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Nithin in 2025?

Nithin ranked #13,344 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Nithin?

373 babies have been named Nithin in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Nithin most popular?

Nithin peaked in 2004, when 26 newborns received the name.

Is Nithin a boy or girl name?

Nithin is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Nithin rising or falling?

Nithin is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Nithin popularity over time

The story of Nithin

How old are people named Nithin?

Nithin year by year

Frequently asked questions

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