How Many People Are Named Nigel?

Curious about how common the name Nigel 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 12,296
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 26,838 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 12,296 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Nigel.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 26,838 people has this name.

This classification places Nigel in the Very 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 Nigel

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 26,838 people

Total Count

12,296

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 12,211
Female: 85

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 31

  • Young (<30) 5,947
  • Adult (30–60) 5,958
  • Old (>60) 391

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 214
  • Arkansas 12
  • Arizona 47
  • California 1,124
  • Colorado 22
  • Connecticut 61
  • DC 46
  • Florida 618
  • Georgia 681
  • Illinois 437
  • Indiana 156
  • Kansas 10
  • Kentucky 20
  • Louisiana 239
  • Massachusetts 103
  • Maryland 318
  • Michigan 301
  • Minnesota 5
  • Missouri 57
  • Mississippi 88
  • North Carolina 488
  • New Jersey 333
  • Nevada 11
  • New York 1,533
  • Ohio 294
  • Oklahoma 11
  • Oregon 17
  • Pennsylvania 370
  • South Carolina 286
  • Tennessee 185
  • Texas 555
  • Utah 5
  • Virginia 324
  • Washington 147
  • Wisconsin 54
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 Nigel?

Approximately 12,296 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Nigel, based on statistical analysis.

Is Nigel a rare name?

Nigel is considered Very 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.