Nigel
girl nameNigel entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #4274 in 1915, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#4274
peak (1915)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4283 |
| 1920s | #4426 |
| 1970s | #7007 |
| 1980s | #10835 |
| 1990s | #11398 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Nigel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Nigel alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nigel in 2025?
- Nigel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nigel most popular?
- Nigel peaked in 1915, reaching #4274 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nigel with classmates?
- Nigel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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