Niels
Pronunciation: [ n-EELZ ]
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Niels first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,069 babies have been named Niels in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Niels is past its peak , currently ranked #6,897 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,897
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Niels
Niels is a boy name .
Niels is currently ranked #6,897 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Niels include Nie, Niy, Niie, and Niekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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