Newell
Every Newell since 1881 — 3,319 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Newell
Newell 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 1881, 3,319 American babies have been named Newell. Its peak came in 1916, when 105 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Newell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Newell 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,676 |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #13,543 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #13,455 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #13,683 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,124 |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #14,012 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,861 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,241 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,579 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,391 |
| 1975 | — | — | 9 | #3,846 |
| 1970 | — | — | 24 | #1,834 |
| 1965 | — | — | 15 | #2,144 |
| 1960 | — | — | 17 | #2,018 |
| 1955 | — | — | 32 | #1,360 |
| 1950 | — | — | 34 | #1,250 |
| 1945 | — | — | 32 | #1,177 |
| 1940 | — | — | 53 | #870 |
| 1935 | — | — | 45 | #951 |
| 1930 | — | — | 62 | #828 |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,318 | 60 | #866 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,814 | 75 | #765 |
| 1915 | 6 | #4,118 | 82 | #642 |
| 1910 | — | — | 13 | #915 |
| 1905 | — | — | 7 | #1,060 |
| 1900 | — | — | 9 | #949 |
| 1895 | — | — | 8 | #848 |
| 1890 | — | — | 8 | #795 |
| 1885 | — | — | 7 | #815 |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Newell in 2025?
Newell 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 Newell?
3,319 babies have been named Newell in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Newell most popular?
Newell peaked in 1916, when 105 newborns received the name.
Is Newell a boy or girl name?
Newell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Newell rising or falling?
Newell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.