Nikhil
4 countries#2833 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nikhil was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,404 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #2833 · peaked in 2007 with 261 births
Most common in: California, New York, New Jersey, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,127 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1999 with 70 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,120 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1782 · peaked in 1999 with 70 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
10 births recorded 1985–2021 · peaked in 2014 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
7 births recorded 2008–2013 · peaked in 2008 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nikhil’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #885 | — |
| 2007 | #820 | ↑65 |
| 2008 | #877 | ↓57 |
| 2009 | #864 | ↑13 |
| 2010 | #1015 | ↓151 |
| 2011 | #1012 | ↑3 |
| 2012 | #1155 | ↓143 |
| 2013 | #1155 | — |
| 2014 | #1102 | ↑53 |
| 2015 | #1388 | ↓286 |
| 2016 | #1687 | ↓299 |
| 2017 | #1725 | ↓38 |
| 2018 | #1886 | ↓161 |
| 2019 | #2170 | ↓284 |
| 2020 | #2024 | ↑146 |
| 2021 | #2109 | ↓85 |
| 2022 | #2517 | ↓408 |
| 2023 | #2848 | ↓331 |
| 2024 | #2527 | ↑321 |
| 2025 | #2833 | ↓306 |
Frequently asked questions about Nikhil
Is Nikhil a popular name?
Yes — Nikhil currently ranks #2833 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nikhil more common for boys or girls?
Nikhil is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nikhil most popular?
Nikhil peaked in 2007 in United States, with 261 recorded births that year.
Is Nikhil rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nikhil’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3370 in 1971 to #2833 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nikhil?
At least 6,541 babies have been recorded with the name Nikhil across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Nikhil popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nikhil appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nikhil?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nikhil include Mahlon, Masen, Odysseus.
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