How old is someone named Nikhil?
The average Nikhil is 22 years old.
Half of all living Nikhils are between 15 and 28.
When was Nikhil popular?
Nikhil was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 2007, and dropped away. That's why most Nikhils are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 111 | 100 |
| 1980s | 426 | 400 |
| 1990s | 1,073 | 1,000 |
| 2000s | 2,141 | 2,100 |
| 2010s | 1,320 | 1,300 |
| 2020s | 333 | 330 |
How many Nikhils are still alive?
About 5,300 Nikhils are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 5,400 babies named Nikhil since 1971.
Nearly every Nikhil ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Nikhil?
More than half of living Nikhils are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 18%
- Gen Z 59%
- Gen Alpha 21%
Is Nikhil an old name?
Not really. Nikhil is younger than 66 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Nikhil a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Nikhils are men.
Names the same age as Nikhil
NAME TWIN
Nikhil's name twin is Jacey. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jacey's age curve is the closest match to Nikhil's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Nikhil
How old is the average Nikhil?
The average Nikhil in the US is 22 years old. The median is 21, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Nikhil?
About 5,300 Nikhils are alive in the US today, out of roughly 5,400 babies given the name since 1971.
When was the name Nikhil most popular?
In 2007, when about 260 baby boys were named Nikhil.
Is Nikhil a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 59% of living Nikhils are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this