FIRST NAME
Neil
Neil is the 301st most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 80,919 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 199 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #301 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
164,149
living · #234
2020 CENSUS
80,919
living · #301
BABIES NAMED NEIL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025288
As a male name, Neil peaked in 1954, when 1,959 babies were named Neil (the #147 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #24,332 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
199
living · #24,332
BABIES NAMED NEIL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1916–1990
19905
As a female name, Neil peaked in 1970, when 14 babies were named Neil (the #4185 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)