Total births
1,834
Boys' name · since 1912
Neill
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 1,834 babies named Neill, peaking in 1950. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,834
- total births
- 1912–2021
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 15%
- born in that decade
1,834 boys have been named Neill since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Neill recorded 1,834 times among boys since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2021.
- 1,834 total births
- 1912–2021 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 15% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,834 boys have been named Neill since 1912, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2021.
- 1,834
- total births
- 1912–2021
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 15%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
15% of everyone ever named Neill was born in this single decade.
1950
Single peak year
36 babies were named Neill in 1950 - its busiest year on record.
Neill's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Neill's full recorded timeline at 1962, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2001, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1950 peak of 36 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Neill at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1950
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Neill popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2021
- Peak year (1950)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Neill by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Neill's strongest decade.
282 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 15% of all-time use.
Neill births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 103
1910s
103 births
- 1920s
1920s
164 births
- 1930s
1930s
163 births
- 1940s
1940s
253 births
- 1950s
1950s
282 births
- 1960s
1960s
193 births
- 1970s
1970s
243 births
- 1980s
1980s
205 births
- 1990s
1990s
142 births
- 2000s 46
2000s
46 births
- 2010s 25
2010s
25 births
- 2020s 15
2020s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 282 births (15% of all-time use).
How Neill compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Neill's total volume
Neill vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Neill by state
Where Neill concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 60 | 3.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 19 | 1.0% |
| #3 | California | | 15 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Texas | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.3% |
North Carolina share of Neill's total US births 3.3%
Even split
60 of 1,834 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Neill? ▼
1,834 babies have been named Neill since 1912. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 1950 with 36 births.
When was Neill most popular? ▼
Neill was most popular in the 1950s decade with 282 total births. The single peak year was 1950.
Where is Neill most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Neill are North Carolina (60 births), New York (19 births), California (15 births).
How long has the name Neill been used? ▼
Records for Neill go back to 1912, giving 110 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Neill? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Neil, Neithan, Neiko, Neizan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Neill's data
- Neill's decade-level peak was the 1950s (282 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Neills (60 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Neill
Nearby Names Like Neill
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Neill
Neil Boy
#863 104,869 births
Neithan Boy
#1381 906 births
Neiko Boy
#4974 797 births
Neizan Boy
#1984 486 births
Neiman Boy
320 births
Compare Neill side by side: Neill vs Neil Neill vs Neithan Neill vs Neiko
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Neill: Baby Name Since 1912 - 1,834 Births, Peak 1950." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/neill. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Neill draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.