Oneil Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationOH-neel / /oʊˈniːl/Irish; Scottish
Meaning
Irish: 'descendant of the noble one'; Scottish: 'from the place of the oak'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Oneil is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Néill, meaning 'descendant of Niall'. Niall was a prominent figure in Irish history, often associated with leadership and nobility. The name has been borne by various kings and chieftains in Ireland. In Scotland, it is linked to place names and has historical significance in local culture.
Trend Summary
The name Oneil has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional spikes in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- O'Neil
- O'Neal
International Variants
- O'Neill (Irish)
- O'Neal (English)
Famous people named Oneil
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Oneil was first seen in the United States in 1892. Oneil has ranked as high as #878 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in New York, Louisiana, South Carolina, Florida, and Maine. In the past 5 years the name Oneil has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Oneil (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 20 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 18 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1920 | 23 |
| 1921 | 18 |
| 1922 | 26 |
| 1923 | 33 |
| 1924 | 38 |
| 1925 | 29 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 25 |
| 1928 | 26 |
| 1929 | 33 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 24 |
| 1932 | 24 |
| 1933 | 20 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 22 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1938 | 22 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1940 | 21 |
| 1941 | 16 |
| 1942 | 15 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 18 |
| 1946 | 20 |
| 1947 | 23 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 21 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 18 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 28 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 |