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Nils

male

Meaning

"Victory of People"

Scandinavian form of Nicholas, derived from Greek meaning victory of the people, long established in Nordic naming traditions.

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Popularity History of Nils

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#4979Ranked in 2024

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#4979

Nils was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-554

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Nils

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Quick Facts

OriginScandinavian, Greek
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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