Nile
boy name#1837 in 2025Nile entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #900 in 1896, ranks #1837 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1895–2025
#1837
rank today
#900
peak (1896)
86
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1010 |
| 1900s | #1132 |
| 1910s | #1464 |
| 1920s | #1546 |
| 1930s | #1548 |
| 1940s | #1494 |
| 1950s | #1956 |
| 1960s | #2266 |
| 1970s | #3150 |
| 1980s | #2550 |
| 1990s | #1927 |
| 2000s | #2498 |
| 2010s | #2140 |
| 2020s | #1720 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nile has been most popular in CA, FL, TX.
Living bearers
About 2,800 people named Nile are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nile alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nile in 2025?
- Nile ranks #1837 among US boy names in 2025, with 86 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nile most popular?
- Nile peaked in 1896, reaching #900 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nile with classmates?
- Nile will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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