How Many People Are Named Nalin?

Complete statistics for the name Nalin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nalin
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Nalin means 'to lead' in Sanskrit, making it a name with a noble origin. Only 226 people in the US today share this rare name, equating to just 1 in 1,461,152 Americans. The majority of Nalins are under 30, showing its status as a genuinely modern name.

~226
Living in US
1 in 1,461,152
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To lead
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

83,898
Worldwide Bearers
#11,896
Global Rank
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
64,740
🇮🇳 India
11,386
🇹🇭 Thailand
2,051
🇰🇭 Cambodia
1,450
🇺🇸 United States
776
🇹🇷 Turkey
596
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
466
🇶🇦 Qatar
440
🇬🇧 England
341
🇨🇦 Canada
202

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
198 (88%)
♀ Female
27 (12%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
208
Would be under 30 (91%)
21
Would be 30–60 (9%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 229 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
69
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nalin Through the Generations

Nalin saw its peak popularity in 2010 with 16 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are 226 people named Nalin living in the United States, with most of them being under 30 years old. This age skew indicates that Nalin is a relatively new name, embraced by younger parents and becoming less popular among those born later.

✨ Similar Names to Nalin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nalin's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Nalin

How Many People Have the Name Nalin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 226 people in the United States currently share the name Nalin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,461,152 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nalin a Common or Rare Name?

Nalin is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Nalin Mean?

Nalin means "to lead" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nalin in SSA data, approximately 88% are male and 12% are female.

When Was Nalin Most Popular?

The name Nalin reached peak popularity in 2010, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nalin?

Approximately 226 people named Nalin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 229. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,461,152 Americans.

Is Nalin a rare name?

Nalin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,461,152 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nalin mean?

Nalin means "to lead" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Nalin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 88% of people named Nalin are male and 12% are female.

When was Nalin most popular?

Nalin peaked in 2010 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US226
All-Time Births229
1 in X1 in 1,461,152
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2010
World Rank#11,896
Male %88%
Female %12%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.