Newt
Every Newt since 1880 — 852 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Newt
Newt is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,073 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 852 American babies have been named Newt. Its peak came in 1914, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Newt stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Newt year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,073 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,593 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,173 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,061 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,489 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,628 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,480 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,051 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,986 |
| 2016 | 12 | #7,023 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,316 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,398 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,395 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13,640 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,851 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,770 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,925 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,633 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 9 | #3,019 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #4,043 |
| 1945 | 7 | #2,919 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,101 |
| 1930 | 13 | #2,260 |
| 1925 | 16 | #2,057 |
| 1920 | 7 | #3,718 |
| 1915 | 16 | #1,859 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,195 |
| 1900 | 9 | #950 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 8 | #796 |
| 1885 | 7 | #816 |
| 1880 | 10 | #625 |
Famous people named Newt
- Newt Gingrich Politician · b. 1943
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Newt in 2025?
Newt ranked #7,073 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Newt?
852 babies have been named Newt in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Newt most popular?
Newt peaked in 1914, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Newt a boy or girl name?
Newt is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Newt rising or falling?
Newt is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Newt?
Well-known people named Newt include Newt Gingrich (politician).