Nils: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A victorious name meaning champion of the people.
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #4761
- Peak
- #889 in 1888
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Nils Means
Nils is a boy name of Scandinavian origin. A victorious name meaning champion of the people.
How Popular Nils Is
Nils currently ranks #4761 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #889 in 1888. It is rising.
Good to Know About Nils
- At its most popular, Nils reached #889 in the U.S. in 1888.
- Nils has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Nils is a name from the Scandinavian tradition.
Names Like Nils
Other Scandinavian names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Nils
Scandinavian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Nils.
Questions About Nils
What does Nils mean?
Nils is a boy name of Scandinavian origin. A victorious name meaning champion of the people.
How popular is Nils?
Nils currently ranks #4761 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #889 in 1888. It is rising.
Where does Nils come from?
Nils comes from Scandinavian roots. At its most popular, Nils reached #889 in the U.S. in 1888.
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