Neymar
Every Neymar since 2010 — 2,902 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Neymar
Neymar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,527 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2010, 2,902 American babies have been named Neymar. Its peak came in 2014, when 504 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Neymar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Neymar 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 | — | — | 53 | #2,527 |
| 2024 | — | — | 62 | #2,304 |
| 2023 | — | — | 87 | #1,844 |
| 2022 | — | — | 80 | #1,945 |
| 2021 | — | — | 98 | #1,682 |
| 2020 | — | — | 91 | #1,712 |
| 2019 | — | — | 96 | #1,672 |
| 2018 | — | — | 169 | #1,140 |
| 2017 | — | — | 199 | #1,019 |
| 2016 | — | — | 245 | #891 |
| 2015 | — | — | 294 | #795 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,478 | 499 | #551 |
| 2013 | — | — | 377 | #649 |
| 2012 | — | — | 338 | #704 |
| 2011 | — | — | 190 | #1,015 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #4,974 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Neymar in 2025?
Neymar ranked #2,527 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Neymar?
2,902 babies have been named Neymar in the United States since 2010, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Neymar most popular?
Neymar peaked in 2014, when 504 newborns received the name.
Is Neymar a boy or girl name?
Neymar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Neymar rising or falling?
Neymar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.