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Niger

Niger is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Niger?

Recorded births named Niger by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	36 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Niger's popularity over time

Babies named Niger per year — United States (1976–2001). United States peaked in 1976 (9/yr).

When was Niger popular?

Niger reached its peak in 1976, when it was the #9380 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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