Neil as a First Name

How Common is the First Name Neil?

We estimate that there are 71,547 people named Neil who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Neil is the 320th most common for men, and the 708th most common overall.

How Old are People Named Neil?

The average person named Neil is 49.47 years old.

Is Neil a Popular Baby Name Right Now?

278 people named Neil were born in the U.S. in 2024. It was the 862nd most popular name for boys, and the 1,787th most popular overall.

The popularity of Neil peaked in 1953, when it was the 146th most popular name for baby boys.

Is Neil a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?

Neil is almost exclusively a male name. 99.6% of people named Neil are male.

Popularity of Neil in England

In 2020, Neil was the in England and Wales.