Total births
420
Boys' name · since 1989
Neeko
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 420 babies named Neeko, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5144
- among boys today
- 420
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
420 babies have been named Neeko since 1989, making it today's #5144 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Neeko recorded 420 times among boys since 1989, holding rank #5144 nationally today, ahead of 64% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #5144 among boys today
- 420 born since 1989
- 2010s peak decade
- 64% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Neeko is currently the #5144 boys' name in America, more common than 64% of boys - 420 born since 1989, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5144
- among boys today
- 420
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Neeko vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5144
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 64% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Neeko was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
28 babies were named Neeko in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Neeko compares
420 Top 47% higher than 53% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Neeko's all-time total is 14% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Neeko | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 420 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Neeko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Neeko splits its recorded history at 2010: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1989 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2022 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Neeko at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#5,144
Active since
1989
Neeko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Neeko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Neeko's strongest decade.
166 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Neeko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 34
1990s
34 births
- 2000s
2000s
98 births
- 2010s
2010s
166 births
- 2020s
2020s
117 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 166 births (40% of all-time use).
Neeko by state
Where Neeko concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 2.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.4% |
California share of Neeko's total US births 2.6%
Even split
11 of 420 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Neeko? ▼
420 babies have been named Neeko since 1989. It currently ranks #5144 among boys. The peak year was 2022 with 28 births.
When was Neeko most popular? ▼
Neeko was most popular in the 2010s decade with 166 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Neeko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Neeko are California (11 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Neeko been used? ▼
Records for Neeko go back to 1989, giving 37 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Neeko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Neel, Neev, Neely, Needham, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Neeko's data
- Neeko's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (166 total births) through the 2020s (117) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Neekos (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Neeko
Nearby Names Like Neeko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Neeko
Neel Boy
#1858 3,392 births
Neev Boy
#2131 931 births
Neely Boy
391 births
Needham Boy
328 births
Neeraj Boy
328 births
Compare Neeko side by side: Neeko vs Neel Neeko vs Neev Neeko vs Neely
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Neeko
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Neeko: #5144 Boys' Name - 420 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/neeko. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Neeko draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.