Total births
2,094
Boys' name · since 1955
Niall
Since 1955, U.S. Social Security records show 2,094 babies named Niall, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1576
- among boys today
- 2,094
- born since 1955
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Niall is the #1576 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,094 recorded since 1955.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Niall has been recorded 2,094 times among boys since 1955, currently ranked #1576 nationally and more common than 89% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 2025.
- #1576 among boys today
- 2,094 born since 1955
- 2010s peak decade
- 89% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Niall is currently the #1576 boys' name in America, more common than 89% of boys - 2,094 born since 1955, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1576
- among boys today
- 2,094
- born since 1955
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Niall vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1576
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 89% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Niall was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
110 babies were named Niall in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Niall compares
2,094 Top 21% higher than 79% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Niall's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Niall | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,094 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 110 | 23 | 22,252 |
Niall's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Niall splits its recorded history at 1992: 81% of all births land in the more recent half, 19% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1955 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 110 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Niall at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,576
Active since
1955
Niall popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 110
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Niall by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Niall's strongest decade.
576 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Niall births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 24
1950s
24 births
- 1960s 68
1960s
68 births
- 1970s 101
1970s
101 births
- 1980s 140
1980s
140 births
- 1990s
1990s
335 births
- 2000s
2000s
327 births
- 2010s
2010s
576 births
- 2020s
2020s
523 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 576 births (28% of all-time use).
How Niall 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 Niall's total volume
Niall vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Niall by state
Where Niall concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 193 | 9.2% |
| #2 | California | | 162 | 7.7% |
| #3 | Massachusetts | | 74 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 44 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Texas | | 44 | 2.1% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 40 | 1.9% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 21 | 1.0% |
| #8 | Florida | | 10 | 0.5% |
New York share of Niall's total US births 9.2%
Even split
193 of 2,094 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Niall appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Niall? ▼
2,094 babies have been named Niall since 1955. It currently ranks #1576 among boys. The peak year was 2024 with 110 births.
When was Niall most popular? ▼
Niall was most popular in the 2010s decade with 576 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Niall most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Niall are New York (193 births), California (162 births), Massachusetts (74 births).
How long has the name Niall been used? ▼
Records for Niall go back to 1955, giving 71 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Niall? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Niam, Nial, Nian, Nia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Niall's data
- Niall's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (576 total births) through the 2020s (523) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Nialls (193 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Niall
Nearby Names Like Niall
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Niall
Niam Boy
#1443 1,798 births
Nial Boy
#7303 144 births
Nian Boy
11 births
Nia Boy
10 births
Niamke Boy
7 births
Compare Niall side by side: Niall vs Niam Niall vs Nial Niall vs Nian
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Niall
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, 1955–2025 (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. "Niall: #1576 Boys' Name - 2,094 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/niall. 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 Niall 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.