Total births
371
Unisex name · since 1969
Neftaly
371 babies named Neftaly in U.S. Social Security records since 1969, with the highest year being 2003. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 371
- total births
- 1969–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Neftaly sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 371 recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show Neftaly recorded 371 times among boys since 1969, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2023.
- 371 total births
- 1969–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
371 boys have been named Neftaly since 1969, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 371
- total births
- 1969–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Neftaly was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
19 babies were named Neftaly in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
Neftaly's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Neftaly splits its recorded history at 1997: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1969 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2003 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Neftaly at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2003
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Neftaly popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2023
- Peak year (2003)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Neftaly popularity over time - girls
170 total births recorded since 1992 (Neftaly as girls' name)
Neftaly by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Neftaly's strongest decade.
125 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Neftaly births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 25
1970s
25 births
- 1980s
1980s
54 births
- 1990s
1990s
125 births
- 2000s
2000s
106 births
- 2010s
2010s
51 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 125 births (34% of all-time use).
Neftaly by state
Where Neftaly concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 27 | 7.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 16 | 4.3% |
California share of Neftaly's total US births 7.3%
Even split
27 of 371 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Neftaly? ▼
371 babies have been named Neftaly since 1969. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 2003 with 19 births.
When was Neftaly most popular? ▼
Neftaly was most popular in the 1990s decade with 125 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Neftaly most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Neftaly are California (27 births), Texas (16 births).
Is Neftaly a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Neftaly is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 371 births, and as a girl's name it has 170 births.
How long has the name Neftaly been used? ▼
Neftaly has been recorded in Social Security data since 1969, spanning 55 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Neftaly? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Neftali, Nefi, Neff. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Neftaly's data
- Neftaly's decade-level peak was the 1990s (125 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Neftalys (27 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.
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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, 1969–2023 (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. "Neftaly: Baby Name Since 1969 - 371 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/neftaly. 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 Neftaly 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.