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Summary

The name Nigel has Latin origins, specifically from the name 'Nigellus', meaning 'dark'. Over time, it evolved through various forms before becoming widely used in medieval England. While it is associated with a sense of traditionalism today, it has notable historical significance and remains in use.

The name Nigel is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nigel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Nigel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4956th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1933rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 854th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 586th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 715th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1489th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6965th out of 9107 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10755th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16689th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Nigel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.