2,106births recorded
8Countries
1Variants
2009Peak · Belgium
#900Belgium 2025
Niel is a boy name family recorded 2,106 times in 8 countries since 1913. It ranks highest today in Belgium (#900 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Belgium in 2009, at 32.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Niel
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niel | French | 1,384 | 🇺🇸 United States | #12008 | 1931 | new |
| Niel | French | 608 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #900 | 2009 | ▼ 65 % |
| Niel | French | 75 | 🇫🇷 France | #6525 | 2025 | new |
| Niel | French | 17 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | – | 2015 | – |
| Niel | French | 7 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1969 | – |
| Niel | French | 5 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1982 | – |
Questions about Niel
How popular is the name Niel?
In 2025 it ranked #900 in Belgium. Official registers record 2,106 births across 8 countries.
When was Niel most popular?
It peaked in Belgium in 2009, at 32.5 births per 100,000.
Is Niel a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Niel is a boy name.