Total births
35
Girls' name · since 1976
Neetu
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 35 babies named Neetu, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 35
- total births
- 1976–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
Neetu sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 35 recorded since 1976.
Neetu has 35 recorded births among girls since 1976, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 1981.
- 35 total births
- 1976–1981 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
35 girls have been named Neetu since 1976, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1981.
- 35
- total births
- 1976–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Neetu was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
7 babies were named Neetu in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Neetu's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Neetu splits its recorded history at 1979: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1978 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1980 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Neetu at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Neetu popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–1981
- Peak year (1980)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Neetu by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Neetu's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Neetu births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
23 births
- 1980s
1980s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 23 births (66% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Neetu? ▼
35 babies have been named Neetu since 1976. It was last recorded in 1981. The peak year was 1980 with 7 births.
When was Neetu most popular? ▼
Neetu was most popular in the 1970s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
How long has the name Neetu been used? ▼
Records for Neetu go back to 1976, giving 6 years of history through 1981.
What names are similar to Neetu? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Neely, Neena, Neela, Neema, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Neetu's data
- Neetu's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (23 total births) through the 1980s (12) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Neetu
Nearby Names Like Neetu
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Neetu
Neely Girl
#5158 2,239 births
Neena Girl
#8037 1,775 births
Neela Girl
#3027 1,374 births
Neema Girl
#4322 784 births
Neeley Girl
#13784 412 births
Compare Neetu side by side: Neetu vs Neely Neetu vs Neena Neetu vs Neela
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1976–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Neetu: Baby Name Since 1976 - 35 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/neetu. 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 Neetu 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 July 2026.