How popular is the name Neils in 2025?

Neils is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Neils most popular?

Neils peaked in 1948, reaching #3010 among US boy names.

Neils will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Neils entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #3010 in 1948, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3010

peak (1948)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Neils are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Neils alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Neils in 2025?: Neils is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Neils most popular?: Neils peaked in 1948, reaching #3010 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Neils with classmates?: Neils will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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