Nils
Nils: name meaning, origin and popularity
Boy name
How popular is Nils?
20U.S. babies in 2025
#889peak rank (1888)
3,083babies since 1880
Since 1880, 3,083 boys in the U.S. have been named Nils. Its highest rank for boys was #889 in 1888. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Nils FAQ
How popular is the name Nils?
Since 1880, 3,083 boys in the U.S. have been named Nils. Its highest rank for boys was #889 in 1888. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Nils a boy or girl name?
Nils is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 3,083 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).