How Many People Are Named Nils?
3,061
people in the United States are named Nils
1 in 109,441 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#5732
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0009%
Of US population
Peak Year
1970
48 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Scandinavian form of NICHOLAS.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 55.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1888 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
264
California
216
Massachusetts
26
Minnesota
24
New Jersey
20
Washington
17
Illinois
5
Michigan
5
💡 Fun Facts About "Nils"
- 20 babies were named Nils in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1970
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1888
- Most popular in New York
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