How popular is the name Niger?

Niger last appeared in U.S. records in 2001.

Niger

NEYE-jer /ˈnaɪdʒɚ/

girl 2 syllables fading

Niger is a very rare name used for both girls and boys that was most common in the 1970s and has all but disappeared.

Niger is predominantly a girl name. It last appears in U.S. records in 2001. Niger first appears in 1976 and peaked in 1976 (9 births).

About the name Niger

PronunciationNEYE-jer /ˈnaɪdʒɚ/

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How popular is Niger?

Girls named Niger

Girls named Niger per year hover for count and girls rank Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, national data 1976–2001 U.S.+territories from SSA territory files (1998–2001)

Boys named Niger

Boys named Niger per year hover for count and boys rank Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, national data 1976–2001 U.S.+territories from SSA territory files (1998–2001)

Niger total popularity by year

Year	U.S. births	U.S. + territories	♀ Rank	♂ Rank
2001	5	5	—	#11,801
1994	6	—	—	#8,498
1984	7	—	#8,839	—
1977	9	—	#6,697	—
1976	9	—	#6,420	—

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