Unisex name · peaked 2007

Neri

Every Neri since 1952 — 878 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.030.040.0518801900192019401960198020002020GirlsBoys
BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#13,328
among boys
Babies in 2025
13
named Neri
Peak year
2007
93 babies
All-time total
878
since 1952

The story of Neri

Neri is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,328 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1952, 878 American babies have been named Neri — about 74% boys and 26% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 93 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 Neri stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Neri 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 8 #11,634 5 #13,328
2024 6 #14,791 17 #5,591
2023 5 #16,922 10 #8,084
2022 5 #17,059 9 #8,786
2021 10 #7,986
2020 10 #10,071 5 #13,485
2019 10 #10,271 9 #8,675
2018 13 #8,477 11 #7,471
2017 9 #11,364 8 #9,441
2016 9 #11,536 16 #5,707
2015 7 #14,081 14 #6,213
2014 13 #8,829 15 #5,909
2013 17 #5,330
2012 6 #16,321 18 #5,196
2011 7 #14,412 30 #3,575
2010 7 #14,549 23 #4,331
2009 12 #9,821 53 #2,437
2008 7 #14,955 62 #2,177
2007 11 #10,624 82 #1,792
2006 11 #10,410 18 #4,997
2005 19 #4,590
2004 10 #10,477 15 #5,416
2003 9 #11,073 14 #5,468
2002 5 #17,361 17 #4,645
2001 8 #11,753 15 #5,066
2000 5 #16,831 12 #5,806
1995 7 #7,559
1990 8 #6,240
1985 6 #6,282
1980 5 #6,963
1975 5 #6,041
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Neri in 2025?

Neri ranked #13,328 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Neri?

878 babies have been named Neri in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Neri most popular?

Neri peaked in 2007, when 93 newborns received the name.

Is Neri a boy or girl name?

Neri is used for both: about 26% of babies named Neri have been girls and 74% boys.

Is the name Neri rising or falling?

Neri is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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