Neri
Every Neri since 1952 — 878 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Neri
Neri is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,328 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 878 American babies have been named Neri — about 74% boys and 26% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 93 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Neri stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Neri 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 | 8 | #11,634 | 5 | #13,328 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,791 | 17 | #5,591 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,922 | 10 | #8,084 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,059 | 9 | #8,786 |
| 2021 | — | — | 10 | #7,986 |
| 2020 | 10 | #10,071 | 5 | #13,485 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,271 | 9 | #8,675 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,477 | 11 | #7,471 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,364 | 8 | #9,441 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,536 | 16 | #5,707 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,081 | 14 | #6,213 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,829 | 15 | #5,909 |
| 2013 | — | — | 17 | #5,330 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,321 | 18 | #5,196 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,412 | 30 | #3,575 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,549 | 23 | #4,331 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,821 | 53 | #2,437 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,955 | 62 | #2,177 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,624 | 82 | #1,792 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,410 | 18 | #4,997 |
| 2005 | — | — | 19 | #4,590 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,477 | 15 | #5,416 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,073 | 14 | #5,468 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,361 | 17 | #4,645 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,753 | 15 | #5,066 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,831 | 12 | #5,806 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,559 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,240 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,282 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,963 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #6,041 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Neri in 2025?
Neri ranked #13,328 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Neri?
878 babies have been named Neri in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Neri most popular?
Neri peaked in 2007, when 93 newborns received the name.
Is Neri a boy or girl name?
Neri is used for both: about 26% of babies named Neri have been girls and 74% boys.
Is the name Neri rising or falling?
Neri is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.