Nandini
Borrowed from Sanskrit नन्दिनी (nandinī, “daughter, epithet of Durga”).
Every Nandini since 1973 — 949 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nandini
Nandini is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,351 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 949 American babies have been named Nandini. Its peak came in 2006, when 56 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 Nandini stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nandini year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,351 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,491 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,593 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,536 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,693 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,468 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,865 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,316 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,328 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,950 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,373 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,583 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,614 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,366 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,217 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,936 |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,344 |
| 2008 | 52 | #3,252 |
| 2007 | 47 | #3,516 |
| 2006 | 56 | #3,046 |
| 2005 | 51 | #3,114 |
| 2004 | 49 | #3,159 |
| 2003 | 46 | #3,220 |
| 2002 | 39 | #3,508 |
| 2001 | 31 | #4,082 |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,049 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,369 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,004 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,687 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nandini mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit नन्दिनी (nandinī, “daughter, epithet of Durga”).
How popular is the name Nandini in 2025?
Nandini ranked #5,351 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nandini?
949 babies have been named Nandini in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nandini most popular?
Nandini peaked in 2006, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Nandini a boy or girl name?
Nandini is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nandini rising or falling?
Nandini is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.