Total births
33
Boys' name · since 1997
Nyjel
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 33 babies named Nyjel, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 33
- total births
- 1997–2003
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Nyjel is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 33 have been recorded since 1997.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nyjel has been recorded 33 times among boys since 1997, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2003.
- 33 total births
- 1997–2003 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
33 boys have been named Nyjel since 1997, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2003.
- 33
- total births
- 1997–2003
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Nyjel was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
8 babies were named Nyjel in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
Nyjel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nyjel's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nyjel at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
2001
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1997
Nyjel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2003
- Peak year (2001)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 7 years of records
Nyjel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nyjel's strongest decade.
18 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Nyjel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
15 births
- 2000s
2000s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 18 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nyjel? ▼
33 babies have been named Nyjel since 1997. It was last recorded in 2003. The peak year was 2001 with 8 births.
When was Nyjel most popular? ▼
Nyjel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 18 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
How long has the name Nyjel been used? ▼
Records for Nyjel go back to 1997, giving 7 years of history through 2003.
What names are similar to Nyjel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nyjah, Nyjuan, Nyjee, Nyjal, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Nyjel
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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, 1997–2003 (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. "Nyjel: Baby Name Since 1997 - 33 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nyjel. 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 Nyjel 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.