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How Many People Are Named Neil?
Estimated people named Neil living in the U.S. today
73,048
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 104,966
- Peak year: 1954 (1,964 births)
- Estimated living today: 73,048
Neil by age group — who carries the name today?
Neil popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Neil
Neil has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 104,966 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 73,048 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,679 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Neils you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Neil in the US?
An estimated 73,048 people named Neil are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Neil rare — about 1 in 4,679 Americans.
Is Neil a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Neil is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Neil most popular?
Neil peaked in 1954, when 1,964 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Neil?
Neil ranks #685 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 43 out of 100 (higher means rarer).