Neo
Every Neo since 1990 — 3,123 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Neo
Neo is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,066 in 2025 with 204 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 3,123 American babies have been named Neo. Its peak came in 2022, when 240 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 Neo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Neo 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 | — | — | 204 | #1,066 |
| 2024 | — | — | 236 | #964 |
| 2023 | — | — | 226 | #975 |
| 2022 | — | — | 240 | #949 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,762 | 227 | #980 |
| 2020 | — | — | 180 | #1,101 |
| 2019 | — | — | 124 | #1,417 |
| 2018 | — | — | 145 | #1,274 |
| 2017 | — | — | 84 | #1,807 |
| 2016 | — | — | 100 | #1,617 |
| 2015 | — | — | 81 | #1,840 |
| 2014 | — | — | 93 | #1,663 |
| 2013 | — | — | 60 | #2,193 |
| 2012 | — | — | 69 | #2,026 |
| 2011 | — | — | 78 | #1,832 |
| 2010 | — | — | 62 | #2,165 |
| 2009 | — | — | 78 | #1,871 |
| 2008 | — | — | 64 | #2,138 |
| 2007 | — | — | 69 | #2,028 |
| 2006 | — | — | 103 | #1,486 |
| 2005 | — | — | 80 | #1,687 |
| 2004 | — | — | 108 | #1,352 |
| 2003 | — | — | 84 | #1,535 |
| 2002 | — | — | 66 | #1,760 |
| 2001 | — | — | 111 | #1,213 |
| 2000 | — | — | 116 | #1,185 |
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| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #9,085 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Neo in 2025?
Neo ranked #1,066 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 204 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Neo?
3,123 babies have been named Neo in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Neo most popular?
Neo peaked in 2022, when 240 newborns received the name.
Is Neo a boy or girl name?
Neo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Neo rising or falling?
Neo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.