Boy · #10,921 in 2026

Nipun

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

Nasrin Akter Nipun, known by her stage name as Nipun is a Bangladeshi film actress. She was the former general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes Association, the organisation of local film artists. She won the National Film Awards twice - Best Actress for Shajghor (2007) and Best Supporting Actress for Chander Moto Bou (2009).

Current Rank

#10,921

Peak Rank

#10,921 (2007)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2000

First Year

2007

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#10921

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nipun

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

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Origin & history

Akter earned her bachelor's in computer science from Moscow State University and she then moved to Los Angeles. She learned Kathak dance in Moscow.

The Story of Nipun

Nipun first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 6 Nipuns were born — ranking #10,921 that year. As of 2026, Nipun ranks #10,921 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Nipuns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nipun

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

Nippon
Nipping
Kneepan
Nubbin
Hippen
Wippen
Napping
Nepean
Knapping
Nibbing
Nubain
Nipple

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nipun

What does the name Nipun mean?

How popular is Nipun in 2026?

In 2026, Nipun ranks #10,921 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nipun most popular?

Nipun reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #10,921 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Nipun a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nipun?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nipun include Olukayode, Ophir, Laryan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nipun

Nipun is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Nipun's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #10,921. Use the chart and map above to compare Nipun'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.