Neil
boy name#850 in 2025Neil entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #146 in 1953, ranks #850 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#850
rank today
#146
peak (1953)
288
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #402 |
| 1890s | #326 |
| 1900s | #328 |
| 1910s | #296 |
| 1920s | #232 |
| 1930s | #159 |
| 1940s | #161 |
| 1950s | #162 |
| 1960s | #197 |
| 1970s | #174 |
| 1980s | #208 |
| 1990s | #366 |
| 2000s | #606 |
| 2010s | #639 |
| 2020s | #792 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Neil has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 72,500 people named Neil are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Neil alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 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 ranks #850 among US boy names in 2025, with 288 babies given the name.
- When was the name Neil most popular?
- Neil peaked in 1953, reaching #146 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Neil with classmates?
- Neil will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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