Neiko
Every Neiko since 1988 — 797 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Neiko
Neiko is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,109 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 797 American babies have been named Neiko. Its peak came in 2020, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Neiko stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Neiko year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4,109 |
| 2024 | 20 | #4,996 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,099 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3,744 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,105 |
| 2020 | 46 | #2,717 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,197 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,961 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,647 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,170 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,214 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,354 |
| 2013 | 34 | #3,245 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3,344 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,780 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,200 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,328 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,847 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,498 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,711 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,204 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,371 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,597 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,847 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,831 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,241 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,025 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,724 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Neiko in 2025?
Neiko ranked #4,109 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Neiko?
797 babies have been named Neiko in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Neiko most popular?
Neiko peaked in 2020, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Neiko a boy or girl name?
Neiko is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Neiko rising or falling?
Neiko is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.