Neftali
Every Neftali since 1953 — 2,677 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Neftali
Neftali is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,785 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 2,677 American babies have been named Neftali — about 86% boys and 14% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2003, when 90 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Neftali stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Neftali year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,815 | 46 | #2,785 |
| 2024 | — | — | 25 | #4,293 |
| 2023 | — | — | 42 | #2,986 |
| 2022 | — | — | 44 | #2,901 |
| 2021 | — | — | 39 | #3,104 |
| 2020 | — | — | 23 | #4,378 |
| 2019 | — | — | 42 | #2,925 |
| 2018 | — | — | 36 | #3,215 |
| 2017 | — | — | 39 | #3,052 |
| 2016 | — | — | 50 | #2,541 |
| 2015 | — | — | 39 | #3,009 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,465 | 42 | #2,836 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,704 | 39 | #2,935 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,109 | 42 | #2,856 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,566 | 42 | #2,836 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,133 | 36 | #3,162 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,342 | 64 | #2,136 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,319 | 62 | #2,176 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,490 | 60 | #2,228 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,755 | 52 | #2,390 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,060 | 54 | #2,228 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,720 | 52 | #2,229 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,977 | 70 | #1,747 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,619 | 52 | #2,082 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,239 | 54 | #1,999 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,876 | 64 | #1,752 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,381 | 43 | #1,979 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,002 | 34 | #2,151 |
| 1985 | — | — | 32 | #1,856 |
| 1980 | — | — | 25 | #2,154 |
| 1975 | — | — | 18 | #2,419 |
| 1970 | — | — | 24 | #1,833 |
| 1965 | — | — | 13 | #2,339 |
| 1960 | — | — | 9 | #3,018 |
| 1955 | — | — | 7 | #3,409 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Neftali in 2025?
Neftali ranked #2,785 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Neftali?
2,677 babies have been named Neftali in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Neftali most popular?
Neftali peaked in 2003, when 90 newborns received the name.
Is Neftali a boy or girl name?
Neftali is used for both: about 14% of babies named Neftali have been girls and 86% boys.
Is the name Neftali rising or falling?
Neftali has been roughly stable over the past decade.