How Many People Are Named Nils?

Curious about how common the name Nils 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 3,061
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 107,808 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 3,061 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Nils.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 107,808 people has this name.

This classification places Nils 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 Nils

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 107,808 people

Total Count

3,061

Rare

Gender Distribution

Male: 3,061
Female: 0

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 57

  • Young (<30) 675
  • Adult (30–60) 957
  • Old (>60) 1,429

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • California 216
  • Illinois 5
  • Massachusetts 26
  • Michigan 5
  • Minnesota 24
  • New Jersey 20
  • New York 264
  • Washington 17
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 Nils?

Approximately 3,061 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Nils, based on statistical analysis.

Is Nils a rare name?

Nils 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.