Total births
3,240
Girls' name · since 1885
Neoma
Neoma has 3,240 recorded births since 1885 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1924 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8451
- among girls today
- 3,240
- born since 1885
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Neoma is the #8451 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 3,240 recorded since 1885.
Social Security Administration records show Neoma recorded 3,240 times among girls since 1885, holding rank #8451 nationally today, ahead of 52% of girls, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 2025.
- #8451 among girls today
- 3,240 born since 1885
- 1920s peak decade
- 52% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Neoma is currently the #8451 girls' name in America, more common than 52% of girls - 3,240 born since 1885, peaking in the 1920s.
- #8451
- among girls today
- 3,240
- born since 1885
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
Neoma vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8451
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 52% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Neoma was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
110 babies were named Neoma in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
How Neoma compares
3,240 Top 17% higher than 83% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Neoma's all-time total is 8x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Neoma | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,240 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 110 | 48 | 19,840 |
Neoma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Neoma's SSA record in two at 1943 and the more recent half accounts for 22% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 78%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1885, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 110, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Neoma at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1924
Current rank
#8,451
Active since
1885
Neoma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–2025
- Peak year (1924)
- 110
- Annual births at peak, across 141 years of records
Neoma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Neoma's strongest decade.
899 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Neoma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 28
1880s
28 births
- 1890s 78
1890s
78 births
- 1900s 195
1900s
195 births
- 1910s
1910s
592 births
- 1920s
1920s
899 births
- 1930s
1930s
614 births
- 1940s 344
1940s
344 births
- 1950s 149
1950s
149 births
- 1960s 55
1960s
55 births
- 1970s 88
1970s
88 births
- 1980s 25
1980s
25 births
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
- 2000s 21
2000s
21 births
- 2010s 76
2010s
76 births
- 2020s 63
2020s
63 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 899 births (28% of all-time use).
How Neoma compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Neoma's total volume
Neoma vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Neoma by state
Where Neoma concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oklahoma | | 288 | 8.9% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 201 | 6.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 175 | 5.4% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 121 | 3.7% |
| #5 | Iowa | | 54 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 47 | 1.5% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 43 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Kansas | | 30 | 0.9% |
Oklahoma share of Neoma's total US births 8.9%
Even split
288 of 3,240 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Neoma appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Neoma? ▼
Neoma has been given to 3,240 babies in the U.S. since 1885, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #8451 as of the latest data. 110 babies were born in 1924, its single highest year.
When was Neoma most popular? ▼
Neoma was most popular in the 1920s decade with 899 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Neoma most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Neoma are Oklahoma (288 births), Missouri (201 births), Texas (175 births).
How long has the name Neoma been used? ▼
Records for Neoma go back to 1885, giving 141 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Neoma? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Neomi, Neola, Neomia, Neosha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Neoma's data
- Neoma's decade-level peak was the 1920s (899 total births); usage has since declined to 63 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Oklahoma records the most Neomas (288 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Oklahoma 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 Neoma
Nearby Names Like Neoma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Neoma
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Neola Girl
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Neomia Girl
904 births
Neosha Girl
204 births
Neona Girl
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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, 1885–2025 (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. "Neoma: #8451 Girls' Name - 3,240 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/neoma. 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 Neoma 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.