Neven
Every Neven since 1976 — 443 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Neven
Neven is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,455 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 443 American babies have been named Neven. Its peak came in 2009, when 28 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 Neven stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Neven 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 | #9,455 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,609 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,845 |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #8,135 |
| 2021 | — | — | 10 | #7,987 |
| 2020 | — | — | 14 | #6,195 |
| 2019 | — | — | 15 | #6,022 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,472 |
| 2017 | — | — | 17 | #5,448 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #7,981 |
| 2015 | — | — | 18 | #5,216 |
| 2014 | — | — | 15 | #5,910 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,930 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,395 |
| 2011 | — | — | 23 | #4,317 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,408 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,696 | 22 | #4,545 |
| 2008 | — | — | 20 | #4,849 |
| 2007 | — | — | 15 | #5,833 |
| 2006 | — | — | 23 | #4,185 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20 | #4,415 |
| 2004 | — | — | 19 | #4,549 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,147 |
| 2002 | — | — | 20 | #4,146 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14 | #5,320 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,848 |
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Famous people named Neven
- Neven Subotić Soccer player · b. 1988
- Neven Mimica Politician · b. 1953
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Neven in 2025?
Neven ranked #9,455 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Neven?
443 babies have been named Neven in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Neven most popular?
Neven peaked in 2009, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Neven a boy or girl name?
Neven is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Neven rising or falling?
Neven is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Neven?
Well-known people named Neven include Neven Subotić (soccer player), Neven Mimica (politician).