Nils
boy name#4857 in 2025Nils entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #815 in 1888, ranks #4857 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
#4857
rank today
#815
peak (1888)
20
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #815 |
| 1900s | #1200 |
| 1910s | #1586 |
| 1920s | #1852 |
| 1930s | #1274 |
| 1940s | #1360 |
| 1950s | #1377 |
| 1960s | #1316 |
| 1970s | #1669 |
| 1980s | #2088 |
| 1990s | #2472 |
| 2000s | #3660 |
| 2010s | #4403 |
| 2020s | #5116 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nils has been most popular in MN.
Living bearers
About 2,200 people named Nils are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nils alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nils in 2025?
- Nils ranks #4857 among US boy names in 2025, with 20 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nils most popular?
- Nils peaked in 1888, reaching #815 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nils with classmates?
- Nils will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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