Oneil Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Oneil means 'descendant of Niall' and is of Irish origin.
Meaning of the Name Oneil
Oneil is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic name O'Neill, meaning 'descendant of Niall'. Niall is an ancient Irish name meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'. The O'Neill clan was one of the most powerful and influential families in Irish history, with members holding positions of authority and leadership. Oneil is a masculine given name in Ireland, often used as a variant of Neil or Niall.
Popularity of the Name Oneil
The popularity for the name Oneil peaked in popularity in the year 1924 with 38 births, which ranked number 2,469 out of 9,733 unique names for that year. Oneil had the most female births in 1918 with 7, which ranked number 3,869 out of 5,585 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1924 with 38, which ranked number 1,169 out of 4,970 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Oneil has declined sharply over the last ten years from 22 births to 8 births, a decline of -63.64%. Among males, Oneil has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 8 births, a decline of -63.64%.
Nationwide Popularity of Oneil
- 20 Year Trend of Oneil: -52.94%
- 10 Year Trend of Oneil: -63.64%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Oneil: -63.64%
Popularity of Oneil by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Oneil. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Oneil in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Oneil is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Oneil
- Total Births of Oneil: 7 (-9.62%)
- Male Births of Oneil: 7 (-9.62%)
Given the downward trend of Oneil over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.62% decrease in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. Male births for Oneil have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 7 male births in 2024, a decrease of -9.62%.