Will my child share the name Nye with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Nye per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nye in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Nye becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Nye is rising: up 296 places since 2020, to #2,664 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,589 in 2012.

Is Nye a good choice for a distinctive name?

Nye is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Nye a popular baby name in the United States?

Nye does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Nye is a distinctive choice, ranked #2664 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Nye in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Nye

Nye is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 739 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1589 in 2012 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Nye is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Nye in their class.