A gathering of Nigels

Nigel Smith is the owner of the Fleece Inn in England.
                            On a weekend night in September 2019,at his pub,only people with the name Nigel were invited to a party.More than 400 Nigels showed up at the Nigel Night-435 to be precise.
                                  All invitees had to show up with identity documents such as a driver's license or a passport.
                           The purpose of the gathering was to celebrate the name 'Nigel' whose popularity has been waning.