Declining since 2005, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Nithin since 1989
Babies named Nithin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 200 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Nithin is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'guided' or 'protected'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1989, and has since seen modest use. Its peak popularity came in 2004, after which it has gradually declined in usage. By 2025, the name ranked 12,008, with a 1-in-341,615 birth rate. The trajectory shows a falling trend since 2005. While not currently associated with any particular state, Nithin remains a recognizable choice within Indian American communities, reflecting a broader pattern of South Asian names entering the American naming landscape.
Nithin is a modern variant of the Sanskrit name Nithin, which is derived from the root 'nīth' meaning 'guide' or 'protector'. It is commonly used in South India, particularly among Telugu- and Kannada-speaking communities, as a masculine given name. The name gained popularity in the United States from the late 20th century onward, though it remains rare.
“Nithin” around the world
Where Nithin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nith, Nithu
Variants: Nitin, Neetin
Sibling names for Nithin
Names that share Nithin's style, for a brother or sister.
