Neoma
Every Neoma since 1885 — 3,240 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Neoma
Neoma is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,680 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 3,240 American babies have been named Neoma. Its peak came in 1924, when 110 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Neoma stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Neoma year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,680 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,810 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,672 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,388 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,890 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,472 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,621 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,638 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,363 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,952 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,881 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,757 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,513 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,589 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,045 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,392 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,695 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,396 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,493 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,893 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,413 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,545 |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,292 |
| 1950 | 33 | #1,645 |
| 1945 | 24 | #1,731 |
| 1940 | 47 | #1,056 |
| 1935 | 73 | #794 |
| 1930 | 81 | #785 |
| 1925 | 92 | #772 |
| 1920 | 93 | #756 |
| 1915 | 71 | #785 |
| 1910 | 24 | #893 |
| 1905 | 20 | #841 |
| 1900 | 17 | #935 |
| 1895 | 9 | #1,183 |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,477 |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,158 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Neoma in 2025?
Neoma ranked #10,680 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Neoma?
3,240 babies have been named Neoma in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Neoma most popular?
Neoma peaked in 1924, when 110 newborns received the name.
Is Neoma a boy or girl name?
Neoma is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Neoma rising or falling?
Neoma is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.