Neil
Peaked at #146 nationally in 1953, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Neil has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Neil — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3327
in 1933
Last ranked
#14515
in 1990
Years tracked
53
1916–1990
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1916, Neil reached its peak popularity for girls in 1933, ranking #3327 nationally with 8 babies given the name that year.
Neil hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1990, when it stood at #14515.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #14,515 | 5 |
| 1989 | #8,528 | 9 |
| 1988 | #10,019 | 7 |
| 1987 | #10,810 | 6 |
| 1986 | #9,252 | 7 |
| 1985 | #6,321 | 11 |
| 1984 | #9,962 | 6 |
| 1983 | #5,709 | 12 |
Neil — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#146
in 1953
Current rank
#863
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Neil reached its peak popularity for boys in 1953, ranking #146 nationally with 1,937 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #656 (2014) to #863 (2024) — a 24% drop.
As of 2024, Neil ranks #863 nationally for boys, with 278 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #863 | 278 |
| 2023 | #806 | 305 |
| 2022 | #765 | 330 |
| 2021 | #719 | 360 |
| 2020 | #750 | 324 |
| 2019 | #639 | 422 |
| 2018 | #628 | 425 |
| 2017 | #618 | 422 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Neil most popular?
Neil was most popular in 1953, when it ranked #146 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Neil becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Neil?
At least 104,966 babies have been recorded with the name Neil in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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