Nigel Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Nigel is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nigel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Nigel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4956th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1933rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 854th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 586th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 715th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1489th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6965th out of 9107 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10755th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16689th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Nigel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nigel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Nigel"
"Nigel" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4956th of 6773 | 25 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1933rd of 7552 | 322 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 854th of 10718 | 1,447 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 586th of 16616 | 4,470 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 715th of 24088 | 4,539 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1489th of 23106 | 1,408 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6965th of 9107 | 17 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 10755th of 19264 | 38 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 16689th of 27321 | 30 |
Regional Popularity of "Nigel" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
46.38% 1127th/2430 |
- |
47.24% 1311th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
31.49% 925th/2937 |
18.37% 640th/3483 |
28.23% 993rd/3518 |
22.08% 893rd/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
17.56% 647th/3685 |
9.12% 408th/4475 |
11.42% 593rd/5194 |
10.73% 678th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
18.51% 848th/4582 |
11.75% 607th/5164 |
8.67% 634th/7313 |
12.85% 959th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
39.33% 1567th/3984 |
31.74% 1424th/4487 |
18.47% 1260th/6822 |
32.44% 2036th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Nigel" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nigel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nigel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.