Total births
986
Unisex name · since 1901
Nieves
Since 1901, U.S. Social Security records show 986 babies named Nieves, peaking in 1926. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 986
- total births
- 1901–2017
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
Nieves sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 986 recorded since 1901.
Social Security Administration records show Nieves recorded 986 times among girls since 1901, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1901 to 2017.
- 986 total births
- 1901–2017 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
986 girls have been named Nieves since 1901, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2017.
- 986
- total births
- 1901–2017
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Nieves was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
26 babies were named Nieves in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Nieves's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nieves's SSA record in two at 1963 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1901, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1926 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nieves at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1901
Nieves popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1901–2017
- Peak year (1926)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 117 years of records
Nieves popularity over time - boys
595 total births recorded since 1913 (Nieves as boys' name)
Nieves by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Nieves's strongest decade.
183 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Nieves births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s 71
1910s
71 births
- 1920s
1920s
183 births
- 1930s
1930s
118 births
- 1940s
1940s
83 births
- 1950s 67
1950s
67 births
- 1960s 61
1960s
61 births
- 1970s 60
1970s
60 births
- 1980s
1980s
114 births
- 1990s
1990s
76 births
- 2000s
2000s
106 births
- 2010s 37
2010s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 183 births (19% of all-time use).
How Nieves compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Nieves's total volume
Nieves vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nieves by state
Where Nieves concentrates geographically, total births since 1901
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 300 | 30.4% |
| #2 | California | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Nieves's total US births 30.4%
Even split
300 of 986 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nieves? ▼
986 babies have been named Nieves since 1901. It was last recorded in 2017. The peak year was 1926 with 26 births.
When was Nieves most popular? ▼
Nieves was most popular in the 1920s decade with 183 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Where is Nieves most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nieves are Texas (300 births), California (12 births), New York (5 births).
Is Nieves a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nieves is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 986 births, and as a boy's name it has 595 births.
How long has the name Nieves been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nieves since 1901 -- 117 years through the most recent 2017 data.
What names are similar to Nieves? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Niesha, Niema, Nieve, Nieshia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nieves's data
- Nieves's decade-level peak was the 1920s (183 total births); usage has since declined to 37 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Nievess (300 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Nieves
Nearby Names Like Nieves
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nieves
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Niema Girl
513 births
Nieve Girl
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Nieshia Girl
161 births
Nielle Girl
#9963 117 births
Compare Nieves side by side: Nieves vs Niesha Nieves vs Niema Nieves vs Nieve
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1901–2017 (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. "Nieves: Baby Name Since 1901 - 986 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nieves. 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 Nieves 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 July 2026.