Neel
boy name#1571 in 2025Neel entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #1214 in 2009, ranks #1571 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1918–2025
#1571
rank today
#1214
peak (2009)
108
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3632 |
| 1920s | #4124 |
| 1930s | #4001 |
| 1940s | #3668 |
| 1950s | #3266 |
| 1960s | #3357 |
| 1970s | #3016 |
| 1980s | #2048 |
| 1990s | #1978 |
| 2000s | #1514 |
| 2010s | #1651 |
| 2020s | #1793 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Neel has been most popular in CA, TX, NJ.
Living bearers
About 3,300 people named Neel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Neel alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Neel in 2025?
- Neel ranks #1571 among US boy names in 2025, with 108 babies given the name.
- When was the name Neel most popular?
- Neel peaked in 2009, reaching #1214 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Neel with classmates?
- Neel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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