Masculine dossier · first seen 1880

Neil

Stable Decline Gradual decline from 1954
Peak era
1954
Peak births
1,959
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
1880Peak 19542025
peak 1954 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020

Quick answers about Neil

How many people are named Neil?

An estimated 72,427 living Americans are named Neil.

How rare is Neil?

Neil is uncommon among babies today, with 288 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 85.3% from its 1954 peak.

How old is the typical Neil?

The median age of a living American named Neil is approximately 53 years, with most bearers falling between 38 and 68 years old.

Is Neil still popular?

Not especially. Neil has been declining since its 1954 peak and registered 288 births in 2025.

Peak year
1954
Decline from peak
85.3%
2025
288
All-time
104,869