Nirvaan
A Sanskrit name referring to the liberation from cycles of rebirth.
Name Census estimates that about 644 living Americans carry the first name Nirvaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nirvaan today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nirvaan births was 2024 (75 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nirvaan. 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.
People living today
644
~ 1 in 532,227 Americans
Peak year
2024
75 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,033
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Nirvaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nirvaan from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 321 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nirvaan 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 Nirvaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nirvaans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Nirvaan, while Virginia, Washington, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 32 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nirvaan
The name Nirvaan is derived from the Sanskrit word "Nirvana," which means "a state of perfect peace and enlightenment." It is rooted in ancient Hindu and Buddhist philosophies, with origins dating back thousands of years. The name gained popularity in India, where it is believed to have first been used as a personal name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nirvaan can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as a state of transcendental bliss. In Buddhism, Nirvana is the ultimate goal, representing the end of suffering and the cycle of rebirth. The name's association with these spiritual concepts has made it a popular choice among followers of these religions.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Nirvaan. One such example is Nirvaan Singh (1792-1839), a prominent Sikh warrior and leader who fought against the British East India Company during the Anglo-Sikh Wars. Another notable figure was Nirvaan Chand (1875-1936), an Indian poet and writer who contributed significantly to the literary landscape of his time.
In the realm of spirituality, Nirvaan Maharaj (1855-1927) was a revered Hindu mystic and spiritual teacher who had a significant following in India and abroad. His teachings continue to influence many seekers today.
The name Nirvaan also gained recognition in the field of music, with Nirvaan Pal Singh (1967-1994), better known as Nirvana, being the lead singer and guitarist of the iconic grunge band Nirvana. His tragic death at a young age only added to the band's legendary status.
While the name Nirvaan is deeply rooted in Indian culture and spirituality, it has transcended geographical boundaries and gained global recognition. Its association with concepts of inner peace, enlightenment, and transcendence has made it a popular choice for parents seeking a name with profound meaning and cultural significance.
People
Nirvaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nirvaan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nirvaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nirvaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 644 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nirvaan 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 532,227 US residents.
Is Nirvaan a common name?
We classify Nirvaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 649 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nirvaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Nirvaan was 2024, when 75 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nirvaan is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nirvaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nirvaan 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.
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.