Masculine dossier · first seen 1918
Neel
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2009
Peak births
148
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Neel
How many people are named Neel?
An estimated 3,286 living Americans are named Neel.
How rare is Neel?
Neel is uncommon among babies today, with 108 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 27% from its 2009 peak.
How old is the typical Neel?
The median age of a living American named Neel is approximately 18 years, with most bearers falling between 10 and 27 years old.
Is Neel still popular?
Yes. Neel is holding steady, with 108 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Neel most common?
Neel has its strongest geographic signal in New Jersey, where it appears 5.9× more often than the national baseline.
1918Peak 20092025
Peak year
2009
Decline from peak
27%
2025
108
All-time
3,392