Boys name · Illinois
Neil in Illinois
Neil was the 848th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 10 babies named Neil that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 5,376 babies Neil.
Popularity over time
Neil in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | 159th |
| 1927 | 26 | 225th |
| 1944 | 46 | 166th |
| 1960 | 65 | 214th |
| 1976 | 81 | 156th |
| 1992 | 49 | 268th |
| 2009 | 17 | 623rd |
| 2025 | 10 | 848th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 159th in 1910 to 848th in 2025.
The most babies named Neil in Illinois in a single year was 112, in 1969. Its best showing was 122nd among boys names in 1939.
Across the country, Neil reached its best rank of 29th in Nevada (1923). See Neil in every state →
How popular is Neil in Illinois?
Neil was the 848th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 10 babies named Neil that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 5,376 babies Neil.
How many babies are named Neil in Illinois?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Neil in Illinois. The most babies named Neil in Illinois in a single year was 112, in 1969.
What is the rank of Neil in Illinois?
Neil ranked 848th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 122nd among boys names in 1939.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.