boy's name
Nissan
nee-SAHN (Hebrew)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 104
Nissan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 7 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 1994, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1982.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nissan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Nissan?
In 2024, Nissan was given to 7 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.
Where Nissan Is Used
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 Nissan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nissan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nissan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nissan
- Hebrew nee-SAHN
Sibling Names for Nissan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nissan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nissan
How popular is the name Nissan?
In 2024, Nissan was given to 7 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 Nissan a girl's or a boy's name?
Nissan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nissan?
Nissan has 2 syllables.
When was Nissan most popular?
Nissan peaked in 1994, when 10 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.