Total births
158
Unisex name · since 2013
Nil
158 babies named Nil in U.S. Social Security records since 2013, with the highest year being 2017. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #6618
- among girls today
- 158
- born since 2013
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other girls
158 babies have been named Nil since 2013, making it today's #6618 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Nil recorded 158 times among girls since 2013, holding rank #6618 nationally today, ahead of 63% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2013 to 2025.
- #6618 among girls today
- 158 born since 2013
- 2010s peak decade
- 63% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nil is currently the #6618 unisex name in America, more common than 63% of girls - 158 born since 2013, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6618
- among girls today
- 158
- born since 2013
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other girls
Nil vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6618
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 63% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Nil was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
19 babies were named Nil in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Nil compares
158 32th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Nil's all-time total is 59% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nil | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 158 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 19 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nil's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nil splits its recorded history at 2019: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2013 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2017 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nil at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#6,618
Active since
2013
Nil popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2013–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Nil popularity over time - boys
122 total births recorded since 1989 (Nil as boys' name)
Nil by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nil's strongest decade.
81 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Nil births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
81 births
- 2020s
2020s
77 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 81 births (51% of all-time use).
Nil by state
Where Nil concentrates geographically, total births since 2013
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 24 | 15.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 11 | 7.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 7 | 4.4% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 3.2% |
California share of Nil's total US births 15.2%
Even split
24 of 158 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nil? ▼
Nil has been given to 158 babies in the U.S. since 2013, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6618 as of the latest data. 19 babies were born in 2017, its single highest year.
When was Nil most popular? ▼
Nil was most popular in the 2010s decade with 81 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Nil most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nil are California (24 births), Florida (11 births), Texas (7 births).
Is Nil a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nil is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 158 births, and as a boy's name it has 122 births.
How long has the name Nil been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nil since 2013 -- 13 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nil? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nila, Nilda, Nilsa, Nilah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nil's data
- Nil's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (81 total births) through the 2020s (77) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nils (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Nil
Nearby Names Like Nil
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nil
Nila Girl
#1676 7,136 births
Nilda Girl
3,244 births
Nilsa Girl
#11254 1,809 births
Nilah Girl
#4578 1,420 births
Nile Girl
#9734 370 births
Compare Nil side by side: Nil vs Nila Nil vs Nilda Nil vs Nilsa
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nil
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, 2013–2025 (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. "Nil: #6618 Unisex Name - 158 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nil. 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 Nil 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.