How Many People Are Named Neil?

Curious about how common the name Neil is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 104,966
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 3,144 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 104,966 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Neil.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 3,144 people has this name.

This classification places Neil in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Neil

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 3,144 people

Total Count

104,966

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 104,581
Female: 385

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 62

  • Young (<30) 10,906
  • Adult (30–60) 36,661
  • Old (>60) 57,399

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 71
  • Alabama 615
  • Arkansas 391
  • Arizona 688
  • California 8,938
  • Colorado 1,118
  • Connecticut 1,609
  • DC 379
  • Delaware 57
  • Florida 2,146
  • Georgia 1,164
  • Hawaii 366
  • Iowa 1,846
  • Idaho 611
  • Illinois 5,368
  • Indiana 2,357
  • Kansas 1,099
  • Kentucky 789
  • Louisiana 1,048
  • Massachusetts 4,526
  • Maryland 1,436
  • Maine 638
  • Michigan 5,037
  • Minnesota 3,432
  • Missouri 1,797
  • Mississippi 224
  • Montana 546
  • North Carolina 1,800
  • North Dakota 865
  • Nebraska 1,046
  • New Hampshire 332
  • New Jersey 4,262
  • New Mexico 208
  • Nevada 70
  • New York 14,177
  • Ohio 5,514
  • Oklahoma 726
  • Oregon 1,139
  • Pennsylvania 6,584
  • Rhode Island 497
  • South Carolina 485
  • South Dakota 726
  • Tennessee 860
  • Texas 3,101
  • Utah 1,174
  • Virginia 1,577
  • Vermont 308
  • Washington 2,304
  • Wisconsin 3,162
  • West Virginia 562
  • Wyoming 117
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Neil?

Approximately 104,966 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Neil, based on statistical analysis.

Is Neil a rare name?

Neil is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.