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