Nieves
boy nameNieves entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2084 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#2084
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3144 |
| 1920s | #2790 |
| 1930s | #2722 |
| 1940s | #2720 |
| 1950s | #3103 |
| 1960s | #3322 |
| 1970s | #4534 |
| 1980s | #5252 |
| 1990s | #7756 |
| 2000s | #10372 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Nieves are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nieves alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 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 boy names.
- When was the name Nieves most popular?
- Nieves peaked in 1938, reaching #2084 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nieves with classmates?
- Nieves will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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