Boy nameCurrently #1,854 in the USSteady
Neel
//ˈnil//
1 syllablePeak year: 20094 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Neel's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Neel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Neel |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 24 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 32 |
| 1984 | 35 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 34 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 42 |
| 1992 | 38 |
| 1993 | 31 |
| 1994 | 38 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1996 | 53 |
| 1997 | 54 |
| 1998 | 74 |
| 1999 | 63 |
| 2000 | 79 |
| 2001 | 76 |
| 2002 | 71 |
| 2003 | 82 |
| 2004 | 86 |
| 2005 | 82 |
| 2006 | 93 |
| 2007 | 122 |
| 2008 | 108 |
| 2009 | 148 |
| 2010 | 140 |
| 2011 | 97 |
| 2012 | 81 |
| 2013 | 81 |
| 2014 | 90 |
| 2015 | 95 |
| 2016 | 98 |
| 2017 | 115 |
| 2018 | 86 |
| 2019 | 81 |
| 2020 | 83 |
| 2021 | 94 |
| 2022 | 103 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 87 |
Neel through the decades
- Neel peaked in 2009, when 148 babies were named Neel in the US.
- The 2010s were Neel's strongest decade, averaging 96 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Neel has fallen 13% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Neel currently ranks #1,854 in the US and is holding steady.