Nigel is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #3684 in 2025 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 33 births ranking #747. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 83.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 54,387 boys born was named Nigel. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.