Oneil
Every Oneil since 1892 — 1,774 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Oneil
Oneil is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,405 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 1,774 American babies have been named Oneil. Its peak came in 1924, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Oneil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Oneil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #10,405 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,804 |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,523 |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,606 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #11,768 |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #9,322 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,497 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,605 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,252 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,264 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,536 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,411 |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #13,541 |
| 2012 | — | — | 22 | #4,493 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,489 |
| 2010 | — | — | 13 | #6,610 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,338 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,425 |
| 2007 | — | — | 24 | #4,215 |
| 2006 | — | — | 20 | #4,639 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,212 |
| 2004 | — | — | 22 | #4,098 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18 | #4,570 |
| 2002 | — | — | 17 | #4,651 |
| 2001 | — | — | 22 | #3,814 |
| 2000 | — | — | 19 | #4,170 |
| 1995 | — | — | 27 | #2,737 |
| 1990 | — | — | 20 | #3,136 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,746 |
| 1980 | — | — | 20 | #2,506 |
| 1975 | — | — | 9 | #3,856 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,741 |
| 1965 | — | — | 8 | #3,173 |
| 1960 | — | — | 8 | #3,261 |
| 1955 | — | — | 16 | #2,025 |
| 1950 | — | — | 17 | #1,861 |
| 1945 | — | — | 18 | #1,613 |
| 1940 | — | — | 21 | #1,512 |
| 1935 | — | — | 22 | #1,478 |
| 1930 | — | — | 17 | #1,874 |
| 1925 | — | — | 29 | #1,386 |
| 1920 | — | — | 23 | #1,631 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,791 | 20 | #1,589 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,778 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Oneil in 2025?
Oneil ranked #10,405 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Oneil?
1,774 babies have been named Oneil in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Oneil most popular?
Oneil peaked in 1924, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Oneil a boy or girl name?
Oneil is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Oneil rising or falling?
Oneil has been roughly stable over the past decade.