Boy · #6,927 in 2026

Nishan

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

Current Rank

#6,927

Peak Rank

#3,867 (2010)

Total Babies

386

5-Yr Trend

+5%

1924

First Year

2026

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#3867

Peak Rank

386

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nishan

Nishan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1924, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 20 Nishans were born — ranking #4,678 that year. As of 2026, Nishan ranks #6,927 for baby boys with 11 births, holding steady (+5%). In total, more than 386 Nishans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s 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 Nishan

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

Neeson
Niesen
Nissan
Nissen
Nason
Newson
Nissin
Nian
Nielsen
Nisa
Newsome
Neilson

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nishan

What does the name Nishan mean?

Nishan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1924. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nishan in 2026?

In 2026, Nishan ranks #6,927 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Nishan most popular?

Nishan reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #3,867 that year with 20 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nishan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nishan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nishan include Berge, Harumi, Bunion. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nishan

Nishan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1924 and has accumulated 386 births in the dataset. Nishan's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #3,867. Use the chart and map above to compare Nishan'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.