Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Nisson

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

Current Rank

#12,243

Peak Rank

#8,237 (1991)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1991

First Year

2017

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#8237

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nisson

Nisson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 5 Nissons were born — ranking #8,237 that year. As of 2026, Nisson ranks #12,243 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Nissons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Nisson

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

Nissen
Nissin
Neeson
Nisan
Nason
Newson
Niesen
Nisin
Missen
Nissim
Nixon
Nissan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nisson

What does the name Nisson mean?

Nisson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nisson in 2026?

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

When was Nisson most popular?

Nisson reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #8,237 that year with 5 babies given the name.

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

Nisson has historically been most popular in New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nisson.

Is Nisson a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nisson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nisson include Aleq, Altavious, Amanjit. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nisson

Nisson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Nisson's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #8,237. Use the chart and map above to compare Nisson'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.