Nieves
girl nameNieves entered the US charts in 1901, peaked at #1623 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1901–2025
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rank today
#1623
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1805 |
| 1910s | #2900 |
| 1920s | #2115 |
| 1930s | #2617 |
| 1940s | #3439 |
| 1950s | #4259 |
| 1960s | #5309 |
| 1970s | #6915 |
| 1980s | #6248 |
| 1990s | #10096 |
| 2000s | #10769 |
| 2010s | #14550 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Nieves are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nieves alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nieves in 2025?
- Nieves is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nieves most popular?
- Nieves peaked in 1926, reaching #1623 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nieves with classmates?
- Nieves will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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