Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Nilton

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

Nílton or Nilton may refer to:Nilton (comedian), Portuguese comedian and judge on the Portuguese version of Thank God You're Here Nílton, Brazilian footballer Nílton, Brazilian footballer Nilton César (1939–2026), Brazilian singer Nilton Varela, Portuguese footballer

Current Rank

#12,243

Peak Rank

#6,315 (2000)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1930

First Year

2017

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#6315

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nilton

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Nilton

Nilton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1930, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 10 Niltons were born — ranking #6,315 that year. As of 2026, Nilton ranks #12,243 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 95 Niltons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nilton

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

Knowlton
Nolton
Milton
Melton
Nitten
Niton
Multan
Hilton
Molten
Wilton
Chilton
Molton

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nilton

What does the name Nilton mean?

How popular is Nilton in 2026?

In 2026, Nilton ranks #12,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nilton most popular?

Nilton reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #6,315 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Nilton a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nilton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nilton include Trance, Teejay, Yaacov. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nilton

Nilton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1930 and has accumulated 95 births in the dataset. Nilton's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #6,315. Use the chart and map above to compare Nilton'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.