Nery
Every Nery since 1961 — 1,850 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nery
Nery is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,215 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 1,850 American babies have been named Nery — about 84% boys and 16% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 233 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 Nery stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nery 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 | — | — | 25 | #4,215 |
| 2024 | — | — | 34 | #3,438 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,924 | 33 | #3,533 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,199 | 28 | #3,962 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,992 | 21 | #4,729 |
| 2020 | — | — | 16 | #5,626 |
| 2019 | — | — | 27 | #3,965 |
| 2018 | — | — | 29 | #3,765 |
| 2017 | — | — | 21 | #4,694 |
| 2016 | — | — | 22 | #4,581 |
| 2015 | — | — | 26 | #4,044 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,992 | 35 | #3,197 |
| 2013 | — | — | 47 | #2,586 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,323 | 46 | #2,665 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,229 | 63 | #2,121 |
| 2010 | — | — | 74 | #1,922 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,264 | 136 | #1,295 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,892 | 150 | #1,184 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,625 | 222 | #902 |
| 2006 | — | — | 29 | #3,582 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,888 | 22 | #4,149 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,361 | 39 | #2,730 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,075 | 25 | #3,598 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,237 | 15 | #5,070 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,899 | 25 | #3,481 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,495 | 22 | #3,720 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,521 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,877 | 17 | #3,560 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,903 | 12 | #3,735 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,445 | — | — |
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Famous people named Nery
- Nery Castillo Soccer player · b. 1984
- Nery Brenes Athlete · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nery in 2025?
Nery ranked #4,215 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nery?
1,850 babies have been named Nery in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nery most popular?
Nery peaked in 2007, when 233 newborns received the name.
Is Nery a boy or girl name?
Nery is used for both: about 16% of babies named Nery have been girls and 84% boys.
Is the name Nery rising or falling?
Nery has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Nery?
Well-known people named Nery include Nery Castillo (soccer player), Nery Brenes (athlete).