Nishant
boy nameNishant entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #2972 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#2972
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3357 |
| 1980s | #4398 |
| 1990s | #4210 |
| 2000s | #4125 |
| 2010s | #7156 |
| 2020s | #11001 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Nishant are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nishant alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nishant in 2025?
- Nishant is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Nishant most popular?
- Nishant peaked in 1982, reaching #2972 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nishant with classmates?
- Nishant will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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