Nilan
Every Nilan since 2006 — 466 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nilan
Nilan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,916 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2006, 466 American babies have been named Nilan. Its peak came in 2021, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Nilan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nilan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,598 | 43 | #2,916 |
| 2024 | — | — | 42 | #2,988 |
| 2023 | — | — | 55 | #2,470 |
| 2022 | — | — | 44 | #2,902 |
| 2021 | — | — | 63 | #2,250 |
| 2020 | — | — | 44 | #2,790 |
| 2019 | — | — | 42 | #2,926 |
| 2018 | — | — | 28 | #3,858 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,989 |
| 2016 | — | — | 21 | #4,722 |
| 2015 | — | — | 11 | #7,398 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,400 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,399 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,463 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #13,753 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,781 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,656 |
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| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #13,448 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nilan in 2025?
Nilan ranked #2,916 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nilan?
466 babies have been named Nilan in the United States since 2006, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nilan most popular?
Nilan peaked in 2021, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Nilan a boy or girl name?
Nilan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nilan rising or falling?
Nilan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.