Nils
Meaning of Nils
Nils is a traditional Swedish name for boys. It is pronounced as "neels" (/ni:ls/) in Swedish. The name Nils has variations, such as Niles. In the United States, the popularity of the name Nils has fluctuated over the years. In recent years, it has been given to around 15 to 25 newborn boys per year, with its highest occurrence in 2020 when it ranked at 4691. Although not widely used in America, Nils carries a sense of Scandinavian charm and uniqueness. It is a name that can honor Swedish heritage or simply stand out among more common names.
Pronunciation
Swedish
- Pronunced as neels (/ni:ls/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Nils
| Nils Christensen was a Norwegian-Canadian aviator, aircraft engineer, and WWII veteran known for founding Viking Air Ltd and receiving numerous awards for his aviation and military achievements. |
| Nils Hilmer Lofgren is a renowned American rock musician, known for his solo work and as a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, Crazy Horse, and the band Grin, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. |
| Nils Erik Liedholm, also known as Il Barone, was a celebrated Swedish football midfielder and coach, famous for his role in the "Gre-No-Li" trio at A.C. Milan and the Sweden national team. |
| Nils Fuglesang - Nils Jørgen Fuglesang was a Norwegian Supermarine Spitfire pilot known for his involvement in the 'Great Escape' during World War II and his subsequent capture and execution by the Gestapo. |
| Nils Frahm is a German musician, composer, and record producer known for blending classical and electronic music and for his innovative approach to playing the piano. |
| Nils Torvalds - Nils Ole Hilmer Torvalds is a Finnish politician and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) representing the Swedish People's Party of Finland since 2012. |
| Nils Landgren is a Swedish R&B, funk, and jazz trombone player and singer, known as The Man with the Red Horn due to his distinctive red trombone. |
| Nils Daulaire is an American physician who served as the assistant secretary for global affairs at the United States Department of Health and Human Services and as the U.S. Representative on the World Health Organization's executive board. |
| Lieutenant General Nils Gunnar Sköld was a prominent Swedish Army officer who held various high-ranking positions during his career. |
| Nils Andreas Boe was an American attorney and the 23rd Governor of South Dakota, later serving as a judge of the United States Customs Court. |
| Nils Hasselmo, the thirteenth president of the University of Minnesota, later served as the president of the Association of American Universities. |
| Nils Otto Tank was a Norwegian-born missionary and teacher who became a pioneer settler in Wisconsin. |
| Nils Peter Jacobsen is an American historian specializing in the history of Peru and an associate professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, known for his work on comparative rural history and the social and economic history of Peru. |
| Nils Mönkemeyer is a renowned German violist and academic teacher who has achieved international recognition through his acclaimed recordings and numerous prestigious awards. |
| Nils Ferlin was a Swedish poet and lyricist known for his impactful work. |
