Niger Name Popularity and Statistics
Niger 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 Niger?
Niger is spelled N-I-G-E-R. The name has 5 letters.
Niger Popularity in 2001
Rank#10,556
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 2,786 places to #10,556 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 1994.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Niger Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1976 through 2001. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Boys | 5 | #10,556 |
| 1994 | Boys | 6 | #7,770 |
| 1984 | Girls | 7 | #8,153 |
| 1977 | Girls | 9 | #6,340 |
| 1976 | Girls | 9 | #6,048 |
When Was Niger 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.
1977 · Girls
9 recorded births
National rank #6,340
1976 · Girls
9 recorded births
National rank #6,048
1984 · Girls
7 recorded births
National rank #8,153
1994 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #7,770