Total births
21
Boys' name · since 1987
Nereo
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 21 babies named Nereo, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 21
- total births
- 1987–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Nereo is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 21 have been recorded since 1987.
Nereo has 21 recorded births among boys since 1987, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2002.
- 21 total births
- 1987–2002 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
21 boys have been named Nereo since 1987, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2002.
- 21
- total births
- 1987–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Nereo was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
6 babies were named Nereo in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Nereo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nereo splits its recorded history at 1999: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1987 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1999 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nereo at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Nereo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2002
- Peak year (1999)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Nereo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nereo's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Nereo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 11 births (52% of all-time use).
Nereo by state
Where Nereo concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 23.8% |
Texas share of Nereo's total US births 23.8%
5 of 21 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nereo? ▼
21 babies have been named Nereo since 1987. It was last recorded in 2002. The peak year was 1999 with 6 births.
When was Nereo most popular? ▼
Nereo was most popular in the 1990s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Nereo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nereo are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Nereo been used? ▼
Records for Nereo go back to 1987, giving 16 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Nereo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nery, Neri, Nero, Neriah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nereo's data
- Nereo's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Nereos (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Nereo
Nearby Names Like Nereo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nereo
Nery Boy
#3422 1,563 births
Neri Boy
#5487 650 births
Nero Boy
#3803 526 births
Neriah Boy
#7640 97 births
Nerick Boy
39 births
Compare Nereo side by side: Nereo vs Nery Nereo vs Neri Nereo vs Nero
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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, 1987–2002 (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. "Nereo: Baby Name Since 1987 - 21 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nereo. 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 Nereo 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.