boy's name
Neill
NEEL (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 2,297
Neill is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2021 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1950, when 36 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Neill Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 103 |
| 1920s | 164 |
| 1930s | 163 |
| 1940s | 253 |
| 1950s | 282 |
| 1960s | 193 |
| 1970s | 243 |
| 1980s | 205 |
| 1990s | 142 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Neill?
In 2021, Neill was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Neill Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Neill
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Neill Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Neill over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Neill
- English NEEL
Sibling Names for Neill
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Neill — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Neill
How popular is the name Neill?
In 2021, Neill was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Neill a girl's or a boy's name?
Neill is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Neill?
Neill has 1 syllable.
When was Neill most popular?
Neill peaked in 1950, when 36 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.