How Many People Are Named Nilton?

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

Nilton
Very Rare
Portuguese

Nilton means 'hardworking' and is very rare, with only 1 in 3,805,541 Americans having this name. That's just 87 people in the US today, making it a truly unique choice. The majority of people named Nilton are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~87
Living in US
1 in 3,805,541
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Hardworking
🌐
Origin
Portuguese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

195,884
Worldwide Bearers
#5,346
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
127,601
🇲🇿 Mozambique
34,559
🇵🇪 Peru
14,252
🇦🇴 Angola
11,472
🇨🇻 Cape Verde
1,696
🇨🇴 Colombia
1,435
🇧🇴 Bolivia
847
🇵🇹 Portugal
655
🇺🇸 United States
593
🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe
345

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
87 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
47
Would be under 30 (49%)
43
Would be 30–60 (45%)
5
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 95 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: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
54
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
90
International
100

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

📜 Nilton Through the Generations

Nilton saw its peak popularity in 2000 with 10 births, but since then, it's been on a slow decline. Today, there are 87 people named Nilton living in the United States, with most being around 35 years old. Interestingly, 47 of those are under 30, indicating that Nilton remains a name embraced by younger generations.

✨ Similar Names to Nilton

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nilton's Portuguese roots

📄 About the Name Nilton

How Many People Have the Name Nilton?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 87 people in the United States currently share the name Nilton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,805,541 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nilton a Common or Rare Name?

Nilton 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 Nilton Mean?

Nilton means "hardworking" and comes from Portuguese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nilton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Nilton Most Popular?

The name Nilton reached peak popularity in 2000, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Nilton?

Approximately 87 people named Nilton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 95. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,805,541 Americans.

Is Nilton a rare name?

Nilton is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,805,541 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nilton mean?

Nilton means "hardworking" and comes from Portuguese origins.

Is Nilton more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nilton are male and 0% are female.

When was Nilton most popular?

Nilton peaked in 2000 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US87
All-Time Births95
1 in X1 in 3,805,541
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age35
Peak Year2000
World Rank#5,346
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.