How Many People Are Named Niel?
Complete statistics for the name Niel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Niel is a very rare male name, with only 873 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 377,976 Americans. The majority of those named Niel are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision, suggesting Niel's bearers are destined to be influential and innovative.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 64All 1,379 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: 1958Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Niel Through the Generations
Niel has seen its peak popularity in 1958 with 26 births, but its stable trend suggests it remains a timeless choice. Today, there are 176 individuals under 30, 383 aged 30-60, and 820 over 60, indicating a strong preference among older generations. With a world ranking of 37,129 and 20,502 living bearers globally, Niel enjoys particular popularity in the Philippines.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Niel's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Niel
How Many People Have the Name Niel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 422 people in the United States currently share the name Niel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 785,425 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Niel a Common or Rare Name?
Niel is classified as Very 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 Niel Mean?
Niel means "creative variant of Neil" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Niel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Niel Most Popular?
The name Niel reached peak popularity in 1958, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Niel?
Approximately 422 people named Niel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 422. That works out to roughly 1 in 785,425 Americans.
Is Niel a rare name?
Niel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 785,425 Americans has this name.
What does the name Niel mean?
Niel means "creative variant of Neil" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Niel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Niel are male and 0% are female.
When was Niel most popular?
Niel peaked in 1958 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.