Niel
Boy name · Hebrew · Scandinavian
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,534 in 1958
5 babies were named Niel in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Niel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Niel, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Niel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNiel first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1958, when it ranked #1,534. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Niel
Niel is a boy name of Hebrew and Scandinavian origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with N and ending in “-iel”. US birth records list Niel for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 107 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1958, when it ranked #1,534 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 9.7 | 102,639 boys |
| 1920s | 9.9 | 100,908 boys |
| 1930s | 15 | 68,729 boys |
| 1940s | 11 | 87,184 boys |
| 1950s | 11 | 94,697 boys |
| 1960s | 8.7 | 115,340 boys |
| 1970s | 8.3 | 121,212 boys |
| 1980s | 7.0 | 142,248 boys |
| 1990s | 4.4 | 226,757 boys |
| 2000s | 3.7 | 273,224 boys |
| 2010s | 3.3 | 306,748 boys |
| 2020s | 2.7 | 372,671 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Niel
What is the origin of the name Niel?
Niel has Hebrew, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Niel a boy or girl name?
Niel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Niel?
Niel ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1958 (#1,534).