Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Nandan

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

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#5,506 (2015)

Total Babies

163

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2004

First Year

2024

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#5506

Peak Rank

163

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nandan

The earliest SSA record of Nandan as a baby boy name dates back to 2004, when 8 babies received it. 2015 was its biggest year on record, with 16 newborns named Nandan — #5,506 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 65% of all recorded Nandans. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (9 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 163 Nandans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Nandan

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

Mandan
Nannan
Nanon
Manton
Minden
Munden
Mendon
Chandan
Menden
Handan
Nineteen
Nando

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nandan

What does the name Nandan mean?

Nandan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nandan in 2026?

In 2026, Nandan ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Nandan most popular?

Nandan reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #5,506 that year with 16 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nandan most popular?

Nandan has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nandan.

Is Nandan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nandan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nandan include Marx, Japhet, Ahmar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nandan

Nandan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 163 births in the dataset. Nandan's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #5,506. Use the chart and map above to compare Nandan'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.