Total births
650
Unisex name · since 1952
Neri
Neri has 650 recorded births since 1952 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5487
- among boys today
- 650
- born since 1952
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Neri currently ranks #5487 among unisex names in America, with 650 babies recorded since 1952.
Social Security Administration records show Neri recorded 650 times among boys since 1952, holding rank #5487 nationally today, ahead of 62% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 2025.
- #5487 among boys today
- 650 born since 1952
- 2000s peak decade
- 62% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Neri is currently the #5487 unisex name in America, more common than 62% of boys - 650 born since 1952, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5487
- among boys today
- 650
- born since 1952
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Neri vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5487
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 62% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Neri was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
82 babies were named Neri in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Neri compares
650 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
Neri's all-time total is 77% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Neri | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 650 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 82 | 23 | 22,252 |
Neri's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Neri's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1967, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 82, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Neri at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#5,487
Active since
1952
Neri popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 82
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Neri popularity over time - girls
228 total births recorded since 1982 (Neri as girls' name)
Neri by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Neri's strongest decade.
307 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Neri births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 34
1980s
34 births
- 1990s 75
1990s
75 births
- 2000s
2000s
307 births
- 2010s
2010s
161 births
- 2020s 56
2020s
56 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 307 births (47% of all-time use).
How Neri 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 Neri's total volume
Neri vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Neri by state
Where Neri concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 139 | 21.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 36 | 5.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 7 | 1.1% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 7 | 1.1% |
California share of Neri's total US births 21.4%
Even split
139 of 650 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Neri? ▼
650 babies have been named Neri since 1952. It currently ranks #5487 among boys. The peak year was 2007 with 82 births.
When was Neri most popular? ▼
Neri was most popular in the 2000s decade with 307 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Neri most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Neri are California (139 births), Texas (36 births), Illinois (7 births).
Is Neri a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Neri is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 650 births, and as a girl's name it has 228 births.
How long has the name Neri been used? ▼
Neri has been recorded in Social Security data since 1952, spanning 74 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Neri? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nery, Nero, Neriah, Nerick, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Neri's data
- Neri's decade-level peak was the 2000s (307 total births); usage has since declined to 56 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Neris (139 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 Neri
Nearby Names Like Neri
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Neri
Nery Boy
#3422 1,563 births
Nero Boy
#3803 526 births
Neriah Boy
#7640 97 births
Nerick Boy
39 births
Nerik Boy
35 births
Compare Neri side by side: Neri vs Nery Neri vs Nero Neri vs Neriah
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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, 1952–2025 (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. "Neri: #5487 Unisex Name - 650 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/neri. 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 Neri 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.