Neiman: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	10	10	1	–	#3,989
1980s	–	69	69	7	+590%	#3,087
1990s	5	125	130	13	+88%	#3,419
2000s	–	72	72	7	-45%	#6,198
2010s	–	35	35	4	-51%	#5,902
2020s (to 2025)	–	9	9	2	-57%	#8,527

Decade

Girls

Boys

Total

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

#3,989

1980s

–

+590%

#3,087

1990s

125

130

+88%

#3,419

2000s

–

-45%

#6,198

2010s

–

-51%

#5,902

2020s (to 2025)

–

-57%

#8,527

The story of Neiman

Neiman is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1979, 325 American babies have been named Neiman. Its peak came in 1992, when 24 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Neiman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Neiman?

The median living Neiman is about 29 years old; half are between 20 and 35. An estimated 300 people named Neiman are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Neiman 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	–	–	–	–
2024	–	–	–	–
2023	–	–	–	–
2022	–	–	–	–
2021	–	–	–	–
2020	–	–	9	#8,527
2019	–	–	–	–
2018	–	–	–	–
2017	–	–	9	#8,631
2016	–	–	–	–
2015	–	–	–	–
2014	–	–	–	–
2013	–	–	11	#7,392
2012	–	–	15	#5,902
2011	–	–	–	–
2010	–	–	–	–
2009	–	–	10	#8,122
2008	–	–	6	#12,117
2007	–	–	7	#10,550
2006	–	–	8	#9,315
2005	–	–	8	#8,859
2004	–	–	7	#9,647
2003	–	–	–	–
2002	–	–	7	#9,105
2001	–	–	8	#8,085
2000	–	–	11	#6,198
1995	–	–	15	#4,210
1990	–	–	9	#5,682
1985	–	–	8	#5,019
1980	–	–	–	–
1975	–	–	–	–
1970	–	–	–	–
1965	–	–	–	–
1960	–	–	–	–
1955	–	–	–	–
1950	–	–	–	–
1945	–	–	–	–
1940	–	–	–	–
1935	–	–	–	–
1930	–	–	–	–
1925	–	–	–	–
1920	–	–	–	–
1915	–	–	–	–
1910	–	–	–	–
1905	–	–	–	–
1900	–	–	–	–
1895	–	–	–	–
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Neiman, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Neiman?

The median living Neiman is about 29 years old. Half of all living Neimans are between 20 and 35 years old.

How many people named Neiman are alive today?

An estimated 300 people named Neiman are alive in the United States, based on 325 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Neiman in 2025?

Neiman did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Neiman?

325 babies have been named Neiman in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Neiman most popular?

Neiman peaked in 1992, when 24 newborns received the name.

Is Neiman a boy or girl name?

Neiman is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Neiman rising or falling?

Neiman is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Neiman popularity over time

The story of Neiman

How old are people named Neiman?

Neiman year by year

Frequently asked questions

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