Holding steady.
Popularity of Niguel since 1988
Babies named Niguel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Niguel is a modern American name that first appeared in the Social Security records in 1988, a time when creative respellings and unique coinages were gaining popularity. It reached its peak usage in 1998, but has remained rare, with no recorded rank in top 1000 lists. The name's trajectory has been stable, indicating consistent but limited adoption. Its sound resembles the Spanish name Miguel, yet the spelling suggests a contemporary invention rather than a traditional variant. While no top states have reported significant usage, Niguel reflects a broader trend of parents seeking distinctive names for their sons.
Niguel appears to be a modern invented name, possibly a respelling or variation of Miguel (Spanish form of Michael) or a blend of 'Nigel' and 'Miguel'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1988, suggesting a recent coinage with no deep historical roots. Its sporadic usage in the 1990s and early 2000s aligns with a trend of creative respellings common in contemporary American naming.
Sibling names for Niguel
Names that share Niguel's style, for a brother or sister.
