Niels
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Son Of Niel
- Origin
- Danish
Niels Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,446 baby boys have been named Niels. The name peaked in 1957 with 31 US births that year (rank #1426). In 2024, ranked #6694 nationally — 5,268 places below its 1957 peak.
Top States for Niels
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Niels births are: California (62), New York (18), Utah (5).
Other Danish-Origin Names Like Niels
If you like Niels's Danish origin, consider these related names: Abellona, Agneta, Almeta, Anders, Annemette. Browse all Danish names →
5-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Niels's exact length and starting letter: Naava, Nabil, Nadav, Nader, Nadia.
Quick Facts About Niels
Variant Forms
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Compare Niels to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Niels against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).