boy's name
Neils
NEELZ (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 83
Neils is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1988 it was given to 5 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 1918, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Neils Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 18 |
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 17 |
How Popular Is Neils?
In 1988, Neils was given to 5 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 Neils 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 Neils
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Neils Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Neils over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Neils
- English NEELZ
Sibling Names for Neils
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Neils — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Neils
How popular is the name Neils?
In 1988, Neils was given to 5 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 Neils a girl's or a boy's name?
Neils is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Neils?
Neils has 1 syllable.
When was Neils most popular?
Neils peaked in 1918, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.