Niall
4 countries#514 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Niall was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
8,832 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #214 · peaked in 1999 with 568 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,564 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #514 · peaked in 1996 with 462 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,094 births recorded 1955–2025 · currently #1699 · peaked in 2024 with 110 births
Most common in: New York, California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,805 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #367 · peaked in 1990 with 65 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
1,463 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #120 · peaked in 1998 with 119 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Niall’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #128 | — |
| 2003 | #162 | ↓34 |
| 2004 | #201 | ↓39 |
| 2005 | #189 | ↑12 |
| 2006 | #215 | ↓26 |
| 2007 | #242 | ↓27 |
| 2008 | #256 | ↓14 |
| 2009 | #284 | ↓28 |
| 2010 | #286 | ↓2 |
| 2011 | #298 | ↓12 |
| 2012 | #286 | ↑12 |
| 2013 | #280 | ↑6 |
| 2014 | #295 | ↓15 |
| 2015 | #353 | ↓58 |
| 2016 | #395 | ↓42 |
| 2017 | #383 | ↑12 |
| 2018 | #414 | ↓31 |
| 2019 | #435 | ↓21 |
| 2020 | #431 | ↑4 |
| 2021 | #514 | ↓83 |
Frequently asked questions about Niall
Is Niall a popular name?
Yes — Niall currently ranks #514 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Niall more common for boys or girls?
Niall is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Niall most popular?
Niall peaked in 1996 in England & Wales, with 462 recorded births that year.
Is Niall rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Niall’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #106 in 1996 to #514 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Niall?
At least 10,926 babies have been recorded with the name Niall across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Niall popular in more than one country?
Yes — Niall appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Niall?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Niall include Judd, Levy, Ramir, Antoine.
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