How Many People Are Named Neill?
Complete statistics for the name Neill: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Neill is a very rare male name, with only 1,132 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 291,401 Americans. The majority of Neills are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 67All 1,834 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1950Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Neill Through the Generations
Neill has been a name that has seen its peak and now slowly declines, with its most popular year being 1950 when 36 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Neill is 67, with a significant portion of the population over 60, indicating that it's a classic, old-school name that's becoming less common among younger generations. This trend suggests that while it remains a cherished choice for some families, it's not likely to regain widespread popularity anytime soon.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Neill's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Neill
How Many People Have the Name Neill?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,623 people in the United States currently share the name Neill. That works out to roughly 1 in every 38,438 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Neill a Common or Rare Name?
Neill is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Neill Mean?
Neill means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Neill in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Neill Most Popular?
The name Neill reached peak popularity in 1950, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Neill?
Approximately 8,623 people named Neill live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,623. That works out to roughly 1 in 38,438 Americans.
Is Neill a rare name?
Neill is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 38,438 Americans has this name.
What does the name Neill mean?
Neill means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins.
Is Neill more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Neill are male and 0% are female.
When was Neill most popular?
Neill peaked in 1950 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.