Total births
520
Boys' name · since 1985
Nygel
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 520 babies named Nygel, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 520
- total births
- 1985–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Nygel is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 520 have been recorded since 1985.
Social Security Administration records show Nygel recorded 520 times among boys since 1985, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2023.
- 520 total births
- 1985–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
520 boys have been named Nygel since 1985, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 520
- total births
- 1985–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Nygel was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
28 babies were named Nygel in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Nygel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nygel's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nygel at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Nygel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2023
- Peak year (1999)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Nygel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nygel's strongest decade.
186 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Nygel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 32
1980s
32 births
- 1990s
1990s
171 births
- 2000s
2000s
186 births
- 2010s
2010s
111 births
- 2020s 20
2020s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 186 births (36% of all-time use).
How Nygel 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 Nygel's total volume
Nygel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nygel by state
Where Nygel concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 5 | 1.0% |
South Carolina share of Nygel's total US births 1.0%
5 of 520 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nygel? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 520 babies named Nygel. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 28 births.
When was Nygel most popular? ▼
Nygel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 186 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Nygel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nygel are South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Nygel been used? ▼
Records for Nygel go back to 1985, giving 39 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Nygel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nygil, Nygee. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nygel's data
- Nygel's decade-level peak was the 2000s (186 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Nygels (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South 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 Nygel
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Compare Nygel side by side: Nygel vs Nygil Nygel vs Nygee
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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, 1985–2023 (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. "Nygel: Baby Name Since 1985 - 520 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nygel. 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 Nygel 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.