Neil
girl nameNeil entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #3109 in 1933, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#3109
peak (1933)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3965 |
| 1920s | #4208 |
| 1930s | #3559 |
| 1940s | #4461 |
| 1950s | #5114 |
| 1960s | #5814 |
| 1970s | #7066 |
| 1980s | #7343 |
| 1990s | #12958 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Neil are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Neil alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Neil in 2025?
- Neil is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Neil most popular?
- Neil peaked in 1933, reaching #3109 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Neil with classmates?
- Neil will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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