FIRST NAME
Nigel
Nigel is the 868th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 13,865 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 139 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #868 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
14,923
living · #886
2020 CENSUS
13,865
living · #868
BABIES NAMED NIGEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1929–2025
202571
As a male name, Nigel peaked in 1994, when 448 babies were named Nigel (the #478 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #30,207 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
139
living · #30,207
BABIES NAMED NIGEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1915–1994
19947
As a female name, Nigel peaked in 1977, when 11 babies were named Nigel (the #5772 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)