Oneil
3 countries#9714 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Oneil was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,774 births recorded 1892–2025 · currently #9714 · peaked in 1924 with 43 births
Most common in: New York, Louisiana, South Carolina, Florida, Maine
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
8 births recorded 2003–2003 · peaked in 2003 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
8 births recorded 2003–2003 · peaked in 2003 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
6 births recorded 2010–2017 · peaked in 2010 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Oneil’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4520 | — |
| 2007 | #4127 | ↑393 |
| 2008 | #5249 | ↓1122 |
| 2009 | #6095 | ↓846 |
| 2010 | #6359 | ↓264 |
| 2011 | #6256 | ↑103 |
| 2012 | #4390 | ↑1866 |
| 2013 | #12136 | ↓7746 |
| 2014 | #7048 | ↑5088 |
| 2015 | #8040 | ↓992 |
| 2016 | #6053 | ↑1987 |
| 2017 | #6060 | ↓7 |
| 2018 | #6345 | ↓285 |
| 2019 | #7173 | ↓828 |
| 2020 | #8739 | ↓1566 |
| 2021 | #10799 | ↓2060 |
| 2022 | #8990 | ↑1809 |
| 2023 | #8921 | ↑69 |
| 2024 | #8312 | ↑609 |
| 2025 | #9714 | ↓1402 |
Frequently asked questions about Oneil
Is Oneil a popular name?
Yes — Oneil currently ranks #9714 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Oneil more common for boys or girls?
Oneil is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Oneil most popular?
Oneil peaked in 1924 in United States, with 43 recorded births that year.
Is Oneil rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Oneil’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1066 in 1892 to #9714 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Oneil?
At least 1,788 babies have been recorded with the name Oneil across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Oneil popular in more than one country?
Yes — Oneil appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Oneil?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Oneil include Oluwatobi, Orlan, Orren.
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