How Many People Are Named Nishant?
Complete statistics for the name Nishant: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nishant, a very rare male name, has only 599 people bearing it in the US, making up just 1 in 550,691 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 2001 with 27 births, but it's still a modern name with over half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 615 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: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nishant Through the Generations
Nishant's journey through the generations shows a clear trend towards being a newer-generation name. With 395 under-30 and only 220 aged 30-60, it's evident that this name is predominantly used by younger parents. The peak year of 2001 saw 27 births, indicating a brief surge in popularity which hasn't been sustained, leading to a declining trend overall.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nishant's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Nishant
How Many People Have the Name Nishant?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 599 people in the United States currently share the name Nishant. That works out to roughly 1 in every 550,691 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nishant a Common or Rare Name?
Nishant 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 Nishant Mean?
Nishant means "Victory" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nishant in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Nishant Most Popular?
The name Nishant reached peak popularity in 2001, with 27 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 Nishant?
Approximately 599 people named Nishant live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 615. That works out to roughly 1 in 550,691 Americans.
Is Nishant a rare name?
Nishant is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 550,691 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nishant mean?
Nishant means "Victory" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Nishant more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nishant are male and 0% are female.
When was Nishant most popular?
Nishant peaked in 2001 with 27 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.