Niels

Boy name

Niels has been given to 1,462 babies in the U.S. since 1893. It peaked in 1957. In 2025, about 1 in 113,872 boys was named Niels.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,462

Peak year

1957 (31 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1893

10-year trend

▼ -17%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Niels.

1,467 babies since 1914

1,457 babies since 1931

1,456 babies since 1913

1,455 babies since 1904

1,479 babies since 1900

1,479 babies since 1912

1,431 babies since 1936

1,501 babies since 1931

How popular is the name Niels?

Niels has been given to 1,462 babies in the U.S. since 1893. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Niels peak?

Niels peaked in 1957, when 31 babies were given the name.

Is Niels a girl or boy name?

Niels is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Niels are boys).

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