How Many People Are Named Neil?
104,966
people in the United States are named Neil
1 in 3,191 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#665
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0313%
Of US population
Peak Year
1954
1,964 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Irish, Scottish, English
Pronunciation:
NEEL (English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From the Gaelic name Niall, which is of disputed origin, possibly meaning "champion" or "cloud". This was the name of a semi-legendary 4th-century Irish king, Niall of the Nine Hostages.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 60.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
14,177
California
8,938
Pennsylvania
6,584
Ohio
5,514
Illinois
5,368
Michigan
5,037
Massachusetts
4,526
New Jersey
4,262
Minnesota
3,432
Wisconsin
3,162
💡 Fun Facts About "Neil"
- 278 babies were named Neil in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1954
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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