Nithin
Every Nithin since 1989 — 373 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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 |
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Frequently asked questions
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.