Nieves Name Popularity and Statistics
Nieves is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Nieves?
Nieves is spelled N-I-E-V-E-S. The name has 6 letters.
Nieves Popularity in 2017
Rank#12,713
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage rose 3,502 places to #12,713 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2016.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Nieves Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1996 through 2017. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Girls | 7 | #12,713 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2014 | Girls | 8 | #11,931 |
| 2013 | Girls | 7 | #13,150 |
| 2012 | Girls | 5 | #16,869 |
| 2009 | Girls | 6 | #15,242 |
| 2008 | Girls | 11 | #10,084 |
| 2007 | Girls | 5 | #17,636 |
| 2007 | Boys | 7 | #9,788 |
| 2006 | Girls | 11 | #9,901 |
| 2006 | Boys | 6 | #10,662 |
| 2005 | Girls | 10 | #10,128 |
| 2004 | Girls | 17 | #6,768 |
| 2003 | Girls | 13 | #7,998 |
| 2002 | Girls | 12 | #8,280 |
| 2002 | Boys | 5 | #10,667 |
| 2001 | Girls | 16 | #6,619 |
| 2000 | Girls | 5 | #15,031 |
| 1999 | Girls | 12 | #7,716 |
| 1999 | Boys | 5 | #9,912 |
| 1998 | Girls | 7 | #11,138 |
| 1997 | Girls | 7 | #10,836 |
| 1996 | Girls | 6 | #11,807 |
When Was Nieves Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1926 · Girls
26 recorded births
National rank #1,623
1925 · Girls
23 recorded births
National rank #1,795
1928 · Girls
21 recorded births
National rank #1,837
1927 · Girls
20 recorded births
National rank #1,935
Where Nieves Ranked Highest in 1993
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,194 | 5 |