Neel
3 countries#1571 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Neel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,392 births recorded 1918–2025 · currently #1571 · peaked in 2009 with 148 births
Most common in: California, New Jersey, Texas, New York, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
476 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1688 · peaked in 2008 with 34 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
476 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2008 with 34 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
136 births recorded 1982–2022 · currently #3634 · peaked in 2010 with 12 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Neel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1575 | — |
| 2007 | #1365 | ↑210 |
| 2008 | #1504 | ↓139 |
| 2009 | #1214 | ↑290 |
| 2010 | #1250 | ↓36 |
| 2011 | #1587 | ↓337 |
| 2012 | #1818 | ↓231 |
| 2013 | #1782 | ↑36 |
| 2014 | #1691 | ↑91 |
| 2015 | #1657 | ↑34 |
| 2016 | #1628 | ↑29 |
| 2017 | #1467 | ↑161 |
| 2018 | #1777 | ↓310 |
| 2019 | #1849 | ↓72 |
| 2020 | #1798 | ↑51 |
| 2021 | #1721 | ↑77 |
| 2022 | #1665 | ↑56 |
| 2023 | #2147 | ↓482 |
| 2024 | #1856 | ↑291 |
| 2025 | #1571 | ↑285 |
Frequently asked questions about Neel
Is Neel a popular name?
Yes — Neel currently ranks #1571 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Neel more common for boys or girls?
Neel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Neel most popular?
Neel peaked in 2009 in United States, with 148 recorded births that year.
Is Neel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Neel’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3096 in 1918 to #1571 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Neel?
At least 4,004 babies have been recorded with the name Neel across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Neel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Neel appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Neel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Neel include Link, Lucky, Ranger, Trevon.
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