Boy · #12,182 in 2026

Niguel

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

Current Rank

#12,182

Peak Rank

#5,157 (1998)

Total Babies

153

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1988

First Year

2016

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#5157

Peak Rank

153

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Niguel

Niguel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 12 Niguels were born — ranking #5,157 that year. As of 2026, Niguel ranks #12,182 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 153 Niguels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Niguel

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

Niggle
Miguel
Nickel
Nickle
Nicol
Nagel
Nagle
Nichelle
Nickell
Noggle
Nicoll
Nikkel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Niguel

What does the name Niguel mean?

Niguel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Niguel in 2026?

In 2026, Niguel ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Niguel most popular?

Niguel reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #5,157 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Niguel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Niguel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Niguel include Lathaniel, Dashan, Caprice. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Niguel

Niguel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 153 births in the dataset. Niguel's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #5,157. Use the chart and map above to compare Niguel'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.