UK boy's name
Nitin
A Indian masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "leader" or "guide".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nitin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nitin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 4 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1998 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Nitin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nitin ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 4 boys were registered as Nitin.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nitin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4805
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
4 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Nitin mean?
The given name Nitin is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "nit," which means "moral" or "righteous." The name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads.
The earliest recorded use of the name Nitin dates back to the 6th century BCE, when it was mentioned in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics. In this ancient text, Nitin was a warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great battle of Kurukshetra.
Throughout history, the name Nitin has been associated with various notable figures from India. One of the most famous was Nitin Nohria (born in 1962), an Indian-American academic who served as the tenth dean of Harvard Business School from 2010 to 2020.
Another prominent individual with the name Nitin was Nitin Mukesh (born in 1976), an Indian playback singer and son of the legendary Bollywood singer Mukesh. Nitin has made significant contributions to the Indian film industry, lending his voice to numerous popular movies.
In the field of sports, Nitin Menon (born in 1984) is a renowned Indian cricket umpire who has officiated in various international matches, including the 2021 T20 World Cup.
Nitin Sawhney (born in 1964) is a British Indian musician, composer, and producer, known for his unique fusion of Indian and Western musical styles. He has won numerous awards, including a Ivor Novello Award and a British Academy Film Award.
Nitin Nanda (born in 1969) is an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of the online travel company Yatra.com. He has been recognized for his contributions to the technology and tourism industries in India.
It is worth noting that while the name Nitin has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, it has gained popularity across various regions of India, transcending linguistic and cultural boundaries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nitin over time
The chart below shows babies named Nitin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nitin, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nitin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nitin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4805 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3214 | 10 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2681 | 7 | 2 |
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- Nicholas 15,983
- Nathaniel 12,151
- Niall 5,746
- Nicolas 3,825
- Nico 3,532
- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
- Noel 1,865
- Ned 1,614
- Neo 1,563
FAQ
Nitin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nitin in the UK right now?
In 2012, Nitin was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nitin most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 4 babies registered as Nitin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nitin?
A Indian masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "leader" or "guide".
How many people are called Nitin in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Nitin across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.