How Many People Are Named Nijel?
Complete statistics for the name Nijel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nijel is a very rare male name, with only 331 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 996,320 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2000 with 20 births, but its modern vibe remains strong with 76% of those named Nijel being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents change, freedom, and adventure.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 338 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: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nijel Through the Generations
Nijel stands out as a name that's truly of its time, with a significant portion of its bearers born in the early 2000s. The name's peak year was 2000, when 20 babies were given the name, marking a high point in its usage. Since then, the trend has been declining, but it still maintains a youthful edge with 257 of the 331 living Nijels under the age of 30. This makes it a name that's closely tied to the millennial generation, reflecting a blend of creativity and modernity in naming choices.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nijel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nijel
How Many People Have the Name Nijel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 331 people in the United States currently share the name Nijel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 996,320 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nijel a Common or Rare Name?
Nijel 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 Nijel Mean?
Nijel means "creative variant of Nijal" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nijel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Nijel Most Popular?
The name Nijel reached peak popularity in 2000, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Nijel?
Approximately 331 people named Nijel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 338. That works out to roughly 1 in 996,320 Americans.
Is Nijel a rare name?
Nijel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 996,320 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nijel mean?
Nijel means "creative variant of Nijal" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nijel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nijel are male and 0% are female.
When was Nijel most popular?
Nijel peaked in 2000 with 20 births that year. Current trend: 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.