Boy · #8,700 in 2026

Mcneil

Name: Popularity of the name Mcneil in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mcneil, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,700

Peak Rank

#3,592 (1930)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

1993

Last Year

1930

Peak Year

#3592

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mcneil

The earliest SSA record of Mcneil as a baby boy name dates back to 1914, when 5 babies received it. 1930 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Mcneil — #3,592 in the national rankings. The 1940s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 21% of all recorded Mcneils. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1993 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 53 Mcneils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Mcneil

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mcneil is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Mcneill
Mcneal
Macneil
Macneill
Macneal
Mcneely
Mcnee
Mcnealy
Maciel
Minal
Mccall
Mcconnell

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mcneil

What does the name Mcneil mean?

Mcneil is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mcneil in 2026?

In 2026, Mcneil ranks #8,700 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Mcneil most popular?

Mcneil reached its peak popularity in 1930, ranking #3,592 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Mcneil a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mcneil is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Mcneil?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mcneil include Guyton, Romayne, Junnie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mcneil

Mcneil is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 53 births in the dataset. Mcneil's peak popularity came in 1930 when it ranked #3,592. Use the chart and map above to compare Mcneil's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.