Neiman
Every Neiman since 1979 — 325 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Neiman
Neiman is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1979, 325 American babies have been named Neiman. Its peak came in 1992, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Neiman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Neiman 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,527 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,631 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,392 |
| 2012 | — | — | 15 | #5,902 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,122 |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #12,117 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,550 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #9,315 |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,859 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,647 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #9,105 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,085 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,198 |
| 1995 | — | — | 15 | #4,210 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,682 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #5,019 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Neiman in 2025?
Neiman did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Neiman?
325 babies have been named Neiman in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Neiman most popular?
Neiman peaked in 1992, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Neiman a boy or girl name?
Neiman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Neiman rising or falling?
Neiman is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.