Total births
328
Boys' name · since 1970
Neeraj
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 328 babies named Neeraj, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 328
- total births
- 1970–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Neeraj sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 328 recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Neeraj has been recorded 328 times among boys since 1970, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2017.
- 328 total births
- 1970–2017 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
328 boys have been named Neeraj since 1970, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2017.
- 328
- total births
- 1970–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Neeraj was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
14 babies were named Neeraj in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Neeraj's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Neeraj's full recorded timeline at 1992, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1970, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1980 peak of 14 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Neeraj at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Neeraj popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2017
- Peak year (1980)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Neeraj by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Neeraj's strongest decade.
88 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Neeraj births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
72 births
- 1980s
1980s
88 births
- 1990s
1990s
79 births
- 2000s
2000s
62 births
- 2010s 27
2010s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 88 births (27% of all-time use).
Neeraj by state
Where Neeraj concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 3.0% |
California share of Neeraj's total US births 3.0%
10 of 328 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Neeraj? ▼
328 babies have been named Neeraj since 1970. It was last recorded in 2017. The peak year was 1980 with 14 births.
When was Neeraj most popular? ▼
Neeraj was most popular in the 1980s decade with 88 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Neeraj most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Neeraj are California (10 births).
How long has the name Neeraj been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Neeraj since 1970 -- 48 years through the most recent 2017 data.
What names are similar to Neeraj? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Neel, Neev, Neeko, Neely, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Neeraj's data
- Neeraj's decade-level peak was the 1980s (88 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Neerajs (10 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 Neeraj
Nearby Names Like Neeraj
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Neeraj
Neel Boy
#1858 3,392 births
Neev Boy
#2131 931 births
Neeko Boy
#5144 420 births
Neely Boy
391 births
Needham Boy
328 births
Compare Neeraj side by side: Neeraj vs Neel Neeraj vs Neev Neeraj vs Neeko
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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, 1970–2017 (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. "Neeraj: Baby Name Since 1970 - 328 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/neeraj. 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 Neeraj 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.