unisex name
Nesbit
NEZ-bit (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 80
Nesbit is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 23% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1951 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1916, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nesbit Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Nesbit?
In 1951, Nesbit was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nesbit
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nesbit Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nesbit over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nesbit
- English NEZ-bit
Sibling Names for Nesbit
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nesbit — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nesbit
How popular is the name Nesbit?
In 1951, Nesbit was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nesbit a girl's or a boy's name?
Nesbit is used for both girls and boys. About 23% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Nesbit?
Nesbit has 2 syllables.
When was Nesbit most popular?
Nesbit peaked in 1916, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.