10,462births recorded
11Countries
1Variants
1995Peak · Belgium
#785France 2025
Niels is a boy name family recorded 10,462 times in 11 countries since 1893. It ranks highest today in France (#785 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Belgium in 1995, at 339.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Niels
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niels | French | 4,287 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #1072 | 1995 | ▼ 82 % |
| Niels | French | 3,225 | 🇫🇷 France | #785 | 2012 | ▼ 16 % |
| Niels | French | 1,462 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5861 | 1893 | ▼ 8 % |
| Niels | French | 906 | 🇩🇰 Denmark | – | 1996 | – |
| Niels | French | 404 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | #882 | 2004 | ▼ 54 % |
| Niels | French | 103 | 🇦🇹 Austria | – | 2011 | – |
Questions about Niels
How popular is the name Niels?
In 2025 it ranked #785 in France. Official registers record 10,462 births across 11 countries.
When was Niels most popular?
It peaked in Belgium in 1995, at 339.2 births per 100,000.
Is Niels a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Niels is a boy name.