Boy nameCurrently #969 in the USRising

Neo

//ˈnioʊ//

2 syllablesPeak year: 20223 lettersStarts with N

Meaning & origin

We're still researching Neo's meaning

We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.

Neo's popularity over time

Yearly US births named Neo, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Neo
19905
199924
2000116
2001111
200266
200384
2004108
200580
2006103
200769
200864
200978
201062
201178
201269
201360
201493
201581
2016100
201784
2018144
2019122
2020180
2021233
2022240
2023226
2024232

Neo through the decades

  • Neo peaked in 2022, when 240 babies were named Neo in the US.
  • Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Neo has risen 117% compared to the 10 years before that.
  • Neo currently ranks #969 in the US and is on the rise.

Names like Neo

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Sibling names for Neo

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