boys' name · peaked 2008

Schneider

Every Schneider since 1984 — 339 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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Rank 2025
#7,115
among boys
Babies in 2025
12
named Schneider
Peak year
2008
20 babies
All-time total
339
since 1984

The story of Schneider

Schneider is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,115 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1984, 339 American babies have been named Schneider. Its peak came in 2008, when 20 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 Schneider stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Schneider year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 12 #7,115
2024 15 #6,136
2023 10 #8,161
2022 8 #9,689
2021 5 #13,757
2020 8 #9,416
2019 6 #11,899
2018 8 #9,519
2017 10 #8,037
2016 15 #6,007
2015 12 #7,006
2014 7 #10,534
2013 10 #7,998
2012 9 #8,754
2011 11 #7,418
2010 20 #4,815
2009 12 #7,159
2008 20 #4,868
2007 12 #7,006
2006 12 #6,836
2005 9 #8,181
2004 11 #6,898
2003 10 #7,152
2002 14 #5,348
2001 6 #10,329
2000 6 #10,125
1995 6 #8,697
1990 6 #7,947
1985 5 #7,400
1980
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Schneider in 2025?

Schneider ranked #7,115 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Schneider?

339 babies have been named Schneider in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Schneider most popular?

Schneider peaked in 2008, when 20 newborns received the name.

Is Schneider a boy or girl name?

Schneider is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Schneider rising or falling?

Schneider is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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