NAME PROFILE
Nigel
Nigel is of Latin origin, meaning 'black' or 'dark.' It is often associated with a sense of nobility and strength, reflecting a personality that is both distinguished and approachable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 12,371 |
| Gender | Male (74% / 26%) |
| Peak year | 1994 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1955 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 25%CA — 23%TX — 19%FL — 17%GA — 17%
Notable People
Nigel Mansell (Formula 1 Driver, World Champion) · Nigel Hawthorne (Actor, *The Madness of King George*) · Nigel Farage (Politician, Brexit advocate) · Nigel Lythgoe (Television producer, *American Idol*) · Nigel Slater (Food writer and chef, *Real Food*)
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