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Worldwide Name Statistics

Niels

Ranked #10321 - 1 in 7,944,389 people
US

Most common in

United States

1,007 bearers

World total

1,007

estimated living bearers

Global rank

#10321

worldwide

Country breakdown

United States1,007
Worldwide
~1,007
rank #10321
Rarity
1 in 7,944,389
of people globally
Gender split
100/0
male / female %
Countries covered
1
~1,007 in US

About the name Niels

There are an estimated 1,007 people named Niels alive worldwide today. That ranks Niels at #10321 globally, with the highest concentrations in United States.

In the United States, Niels is held by approximately 1,007 people, ranking #10321 among first names. That works out to roughly 0 per 100,000 Americans (or 1 in 329,593 U.S. residents).

Historically Niels is used overwhelmingly as a male name (100.0% male).

Niels appears in birth records going back to 1880. Use the chart below to see how its popularity has changed across decades, and the surname section to find common pairings.

Gender distribution

Based on historical birth records, this name is used predominantly male.

Male 100.0%Female 0.0%

Frequently asked questions

How many people are named Niels worldwide?

There are an estimated 1,007 people named Niels alive worldwide today, ranking #10321 globally.

Is Niels a rare name?

Worldwide that works out to about 1 in 7,944,389 people. In the United States there are roughly 1,007 bearers, which is 1 in 329,593 Americans.

Is Niels a boy or girl name?

Based on historical birth records, Niels is used 100.0% male and 0.0% female.

Where does the name Niels come from?

Who are famous people named Niels?

Data sources

Every figure on this page is cited. See the methodology page for the full picture.

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