Niger
girl nameNiger entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #6048 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
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rank today
#6048
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6194 |
| 1980s | #8153 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Niger are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Niger 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 Niger in 2025?
- Niger is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Niger most popular?
- Niger peaked in 1976, reaching #6048 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Niger with classmates?
- Niger will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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