Niels
boy name#5861 in 2025Niels entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #1035 in 1893, ranks #5861 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
#5861
rank today
#1035
peak (1893)
15
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1035 |
| 1900s | #1233 |
| 1910s | #2423 |
| 1920s | #2675 |
| 1930s | #2748 |
| 1940s | #2621 |
| 1950s | #1892 |
| 1960s | #2158 |
| 1970s | #2822 |
| 1980s | #3588 |
| 1990s | #4602 |
| 2000s | #6479 |
| 2010s | #5961 |
| 2020s | #6874 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Niels has been most popular in CA, UT.
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Niels are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Niels alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Niels in 2025?
- Niels ranks #5861 among US boy names in 2025, with 15 babies given the name.
- When was the name Niels most popular?
- Niels peaked in 1893, reaching #1035 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Niels with classmates?
- Niels will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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