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Niels
BoyMeaning of Niels: Danish: 'victory of the people'
Niels is a boy's name most strongly associated with Danish naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5779th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5779
15 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,462
First recorded 1893 · peak 1957
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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