Boy · #3,714 in 2026

Nesbitt

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

Current Rank

#3,714

Peak Rank

#3,022 (1930)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1911

First Year

1951

Last Year

1930

Peak Year

#3022

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nesbitt

Nesbitt first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1911, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1930, when 8 Nesbitts were born — ranking #3,022 that year. As of 2026, Nesbitt ranks #3,714 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 33 Nesbitts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s 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 Nesbitt

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

Nesbit
Nisbet
Nisbett
Nabit
Noisette
Knesset
Knowbot
Nebbish
Newsboy
Nesby
Newsboys
Neblett

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nesbitt

What does the name Nesbitt mean?

Nesbitt is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1911. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nesbitt in 2026?

In 2026, Nesbitt ranks #3,714 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nesbitt most popular?

Nesbitt reached its peak popularity in 1930, ranking #3,022 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Nesbitt a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nesbitt?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nesbitt include Cleaveland, Raeburn, Royle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nesbitt

Nesbitt is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1911 and has accumulated 33 births in the dataset. Nesbitt's peak popularity came in 1930 when it ranked #3,022. Use the chart and map above to compare Nesbitt'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.