NAME PROFILE
Nils
Nils is a Scandinavian name derived from the Latin name 'Nicolás', meaning 'victory of the people'. It embodies a strong, friendly personality, often associated with creativity and a sense of adventure.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,083 |
| Gender | Male (18% / 82%) |
| Peak year | 1964 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 2017 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 44%CA — 41%MA — 6%NJ — 5%MN — 5%
Notable People
Nils Bohr (Physicist, Nobel Prize in Physics) · Nils Lofgren (Musician, member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band) · Nils Aslak Valkeapää (Poet, musician, and artist of Sámi heritage) · Nils Holgersson (Fictional character from Selma Lagerlöf's novel) · Nils Frahm (Composer, known for his innovative piano music)
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