Neeko
Every Neeko since 1989 — 420 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Neeko
Neeko is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,532 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 420 American babies have been named Neeko. Its peak came in 2022, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Neeko stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Neeko year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,532 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,195 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,788 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,960 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3,976 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,982 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,289 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,998 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,984 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,468 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,912 |
| 2014 | 19 | #5,003 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,275 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,425 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,460 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,277 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,734 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,688 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,357 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,333 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,772 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,648 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,325 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,967 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,084 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,627 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,557 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,939 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Neeko in 2025?
Neeko ranked #7,532 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Neeko?
420 babies have been named Neeko in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Neeko most popular?
Neeko peaked in 2022, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Neeko a boy or girl name?
Neeko is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Neeko rising or falling?
Neeko is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.