Boy · #8,250 in 2026

Nakul

Name: Popularity of the name Nakul in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nakul, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,250

Peak Rank

#5,245 (2004)

Total Babies

200

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1988

First Year

2023

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#5245

Peak Rank

200

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nakul

Nakul first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 15 Nakuls were born — ranking #5,245 that year. As of 2026, Nakul ranks #8,250 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 200 Nakuls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nakul

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nakul is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Nikkel
Nicholl
Nicholle
Nikel
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nakul

What does the name Nakul mean?

Nakul is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nakul in 2026?

In 2026, Nakul ranks #8,250 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Nakul most popular?

Nakul reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #5,245 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Nakul a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nakul is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nakul?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nakul include Bulmaro, Hanna, Ananth. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nakul

Nakul is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 200 births in the dataset. Nakul's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #5,245. Use the chart and map above to compare Nakul's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.