Total births
10
Boys' name · since 1924
Nepoleon
10 babies named Nepoleon in U.S. Social Security records since 1924, with the highest year being 1924. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 10
- total births
- 1924–1966
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Nepoleon is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 10 have been recorded since 1924.
Social Security Administration records show Nepoleon recorded 10 times among boys since 1924, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, 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 1924 to 1966.
- 10 total births
- 1924–1966 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 boys have been named Nepoleon since 1924, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1966.
- 10
- total births
- 1924–1966
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Nepoleon was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
5 babies were named Nepoleon in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Nepoleon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nepoleon splits its recorded history at 1966: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1924 (5 births).
Nepoleon at a glance
Last recorded 1966Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1924
Nepoleon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–1966
- Peak year (1924)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Nepoleon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Nepoleon's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Nepoleon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nepoleon? ▼
Since 1924, Social Security records show 10 babies named Nepoleon. The most recent recorded year was 1966. Its busiest year on record was 1924, with 5 births.
When was Nepoleon most popular? ▼
Nepoleon was most popular in the 1920s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
How long has the name Nepoleon been used? ▼
Records for Nepoleon go back to 1924, giving 43 years of history through 1966.
What names are similar to Nepoleon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nephi, Nephtali, Neptune, Neptali. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nepoleon's data
- Nepoleon's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1960s (5) -- 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 Nepoleon
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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, 1924–1966 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nepoleon: Baby Name Since 1924 - 10 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nepoleon. 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 Nepoleon 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.