Nikhil
Every Nikhil since 1971 — 5,404 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nikhil
Nikhil is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,869 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 5,404 American babies have been named Nikhil. Its peak came in 2007, when 261 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 Nikhil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nikhil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #2,869 |
| 2024 | 53 | #2,547 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2,877 |
| 2022 | 54 | #2,547 |
| 2021 | 68 | #2,127 |
| 2020 | 70 | #2,039 |
| 2019 | 65 | #2,184 |
| 2018 | 79 | #1,895 |
| 2017 | 90 | #1,732 |
| 2016 | 93 | #1,691 |
| 2015 | 124 | #1,393 |
| 2014 | 173 | #1,107 |
| 2013 | 156 | #1,158 |
| 2012 | 158 | #1,158 |
| 2011 | 190 | #1,016 |
| 2010 | 192 | #1,016 |
| 2009 | 244 | #865 |
| 2008 | 241 | #881 |
| 2007 | 261 | #823 |
| 2006 | 223 | #886 |
| 2005 | 209 | #876 |
| 2004 | 204 | #864 |
| 2003 | 201 | #859 |
| 2002 | 182 | #893 |
| 2001 | 193 | #842 |
| 2000 | 183 | #867 |
| 1995 | 100 | #1,150 |
| 1990 | 46 | #1,746 |
| 1985 | 46 | #1,471 |
| 1980 | 23 | #2,263 |
| 1975 | 12 | #3,186 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nikhil in 2025?
Nikhil ranked #2,869 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nikhil?
5,404 babies have been named Nikhil in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nikhil most popular?
Nikhil peaked in 2007, when 261 newborns received the name.
Is Nikhil a boy or girl name?
Nikhil is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nikhil rising or falling?
Nikhil is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.