Nickhil
Conquering, victorious, from Sanskrit elements meaning "victory" and "hill".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Nickhil. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nickhil today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nickhil births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nickhil. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nickhil. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#12,663
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Nickhil: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nickhil by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nickhil during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nickhil
The name Nickhil has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Sanskrit language. It is a modern variation of the ancient Sanskrit name Nikhila, which means "complete" or "entire." The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts from the early centuries of the Common Era.
In the epic Sanskrit poem Mahabharata, there is a mention of a character named Nikhila, who was a renowned sage and teacher. This reference suggests that the name has been in use for over two millennia. Additionally, the name appears in various Hindu religious texts, indicating its spiritual and cultural significance.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Nickhil was Nickhil Chaudhary, a prominent scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE. He was renowned for his contributions to Sanskrit literature and his poetic works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
In the 16th century, there was a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer named Nickhil Bhaṭṭa, who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry. His work on the calculation of sine tables and his treatise on astronomy, known as the "Siddhānta-Śiromaṇi," are considered seminal works in the history of Indian mathematics and astronomy.
During the 19th century, Nickhil Banerjee was a prominent Indian social reformer and educator. He advocated for women's education and worked tirelessly to establish schools and educational institutions for girls in Bengal. His efforts played a crucial role in promoting gender equality and empowering women through education.
In the 20th century, Nickhil Chopra was a renowned Indian classical musician and tabla player. He was a master of the tabla, an Indian percussion instrument, and performed extensively around the world. Chopra is credited with popularizing Indian classical music on a global scale and inspiring generations of musicians.
These are just a few examples of individuals with the name Nickhil who have left their mark on various fields throughout history, ranging from literature and poetry to mathematics, astronomy, social reform, and music.
People
Nickhil + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nickhil as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Nickhil: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nickhil?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nickhil going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Nickhil a common name?
We classify Nickhil as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nickhil most popular?
The single biggest year for Nickhil was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nickhil is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nickhil in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nickhil a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nickhil in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Nickhil still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nickhil in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nickhil can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Nickhil?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.