Total births
797
Boys' name · since 1988
Neiko
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 797 babies named Neiko, peaking in 2020. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4974
- among boys today
- 797
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Neiko is the #4974 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 797 recorded since 1988.
Social Security Administration records show Neiko recorded 797 times among boys since 1988, holding rank #4974 nationally today, ahead of 65% 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 1988 to 2025.
- #4974 among boys today
- 797 born since 1988
- 2010s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Neiko is currently the #4974 boys' name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 797 born since 1988, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4974
- among boys today
- 797
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Neiko vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4974
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Neiko was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
46 babies were named Neiko in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Neiko compares
797 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
Neiko's all-time total is 117% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Neiko | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 797 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Neiko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Neiko splits its recorded history at 2007: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2007 (8 births) -- compare that against the 2020 peak of 46 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Neiko at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#4,974
Active since
1988
Neiko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Neiko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Neiko's strongest decade.
259 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Neiko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 27
1980s
27 births
- 1990s
1990s
156 births
- 2000s
2000s
154 births
- 2010s
2010s
259 births
- 2020s
2020s
201 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 259 births (32% of all-time use).
How Neiko compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Neiko's total volume
Neiko vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Neiko by state
Where Neiko concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 45 | 5.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Neiko's total US births 5.6%
Even split
45 of 797 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Neiko? ▼
Neiko has been given to 797 babies in the U.S. since 1988, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4974 as of the latest data. 46 babies were born in 2020, its single highest year.
When was Neiko most popular? ▼
Neiko was most popular in the 2010s decade with 259 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Neiko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Neiko are California (45 births), New York (6 births), Minnesota (5 births).
How long has the name Neiko been used? ▼
Records for Neiko go back to 1988, giving 38 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Neiko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Neil, Neill, Neithan, Neizan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Neiko's data
- Neiko's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (259 total births) through the 2020s (201) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Neikos (45 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 Neiko
Nearby Names Like Neiko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Neiko
Neil Boy
#863 104,869 births
Neill Boy
1,834 births
Neithan Boy
#1381 906 births
Neizan Boy
#1984 486 births
Neiman Boy
320 births
Compare Neiko side by side: Neiko vs Neil Neiko vs Neill Neiko vs Neithan
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Neiko
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229 births · Peak 2023
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576 births · Peak 2015
Jadarius #4972
1,482 births · Peak 2001
Coltyn #4976
1,611 births · Peak 2012
Hesston #4971
410 births · Peak 2021
Kevion #4977
1,097 births · Peak 2008
Keyvon #4970
691 births · Peak 2000
Jayvin #4978
1,038 births · Peak 2007
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, 1988–2025 (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. "Neiko: #4974 Boys' Name - 797 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/neiko. 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 Neiko 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.