Nigel
5 countries#2077 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nigel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
12,371 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #2077 · peaked in 1994 with 455 births
Most common in: New York, California, Georgia, Florida, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
558 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 34 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
418 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2493 · peaked in 2005 with 33 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
126 births recorded 1974–1996 · peaked in 1975 with 16 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
80 births recorded 1953–2016 · peaked in 1992 with 7 births
Most common in: Seine-et-Marne, Val-d'Oise, Guyane
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
14 births recorded 1997–2000 · peaked in 1999 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nigel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #707 | — |
| 2007 | #742 | ↓35 |
| 2008 | #809 | ↓67 |
| 2009 | #856 | ↓47 |
| 2010 | #933 | ↓77 |
| 2011 | #998 | ↓65 |
| 2012 | #1065 | ↓67 |
| 2013 | #1090 | ↓25 |
| 2014 | #1188 | ↓98 |
| 2015 | #1111 | ↑77 |
| 2016 | #1254 | ↓143 |
| 2017 | #1219 | ↑35 |
| 2018 | #1401 | ↓182 |
| 2019 | #1548 | ↓147 |
| 2020 | #1849 | ↓301 |
| 2021 | #1721 | ↑128 |
| 2022 | #2094 | ↓373 |
| 2023 | #2047 | ↑47 |
| 2024 | #2190 | ↓143 |
| 2025 | #2077 | ↑113 |
Frequently asked questions about Nigel
Is Nigel a popular name?
Yes — Nigel currently ranks #2077 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nigel more common for boys or girls?
Nigel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nigel most popular?
Nigel peaked in 1994 in United States, with 455 recorded births that year.
Is Nigel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nigel’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3559 in 1929 to #2077 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nigel?
At least 13,009 babies have been recorded with the name Nigel across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Nigel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nigel appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nigel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nigel include Kalen, Kamron, Ridley, Stratton.
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