Niall
Niall is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Champion, cloud, or passionate.
Origin and history
Niall is an ancient Irish name traditionally associated with kingship and passion. Derived from Gaelic roots, it has historically meant champion, cloud, or passionate. While relatively rare historically in the United States, its usage has increased modestly in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,094 babies in the United States have been named Niall since 1880. It ranks #2819 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1415.
States where it is most popular
- NY (31.3 %)
- CA (26.3 %)
- MA (12 %)
- PA (7.1 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 24 |
| 1960-1970 | 68 |
| 1970-1980 | 101 |
| 1980-1990 | 140 |
| 1990-2000 | 335 |
| 2000-2010 | 327 |
| 2010-2019 | 576 |
| 2020-2029 | 523 |
Famous people named Niall
- Niall Horan: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Associated with Niall of the Nine Hostages, a famous semi-legendary 5th-century High King of Ireland.
- Niall is the original Gaelic source name from which Neil, Neal, and Nelson eventually developed.