Nigel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Nigel means 'black' or 'dark-haired'.
Meaning of the Name Nigel
Nigel is derived from the Latin name Nigellus, which means 'black' or 'dark-haired'. It was a common name in medieval England. Nigel has also been associated with the Latin word 'niger', meaning 'black', which symbolizes strength and power. It is a popular name in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Nigel
The popularity for the name Nigel peaked in popularity in the year 1994 with 447 births, which ranked number 1,021 out of 23,844 unique names for that year. Nigel had the most female births in 1977 with 11, which ranked number 5,532 out of 11,328 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1994 with 447, which ranked number 477 out of 10,243 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Nigel has declined sharply over the last ten years from 178 births to 71 births, a decline of -60.11%. Among males, Nigel has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 178 births to 71 births, a decline of -60.11%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nigel
- 20 Year Trend of Nigel: -74.64%
- 10 Year Trend of Nigel: -60.11%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Nigel: -60.11%
Popularity of Nigel by State
For males, Nigel was most popular in Southeastern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in GA, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Nigel. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 7 | 1101 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Nigel
- Total Births of Nigel: 65 (-8.78%)
- Male Births of Nigel: 65 (-8.78%)
Given the downward trend of Nigel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.78% decrease in total births, for a total of 65 births in 2024. Male births for Nigel have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 65 male births in 2024, a decrease of -8.78%.