Total births
18
Unisex name · since 1987
Newborn
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 18 babies named Newborn, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 18
- total births
- 1987–1988
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
18 boys have been named Newborn since 1987, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Newborn recorded 18 times among boys since 1987, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 1988.
- 18 total births
- 1987–1988 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
18 boys have been named Newborn since 1987, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1988.
- 18
- total births
- 1987–1988
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Newborn was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
11 babies were named Newborn in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Newborn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Newborn's full recorded timeline at 1988, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1988, with just 7 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1987 peak of 11 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Newborn at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Newborn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–1988
- Peak year (1987)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 2 years of records
Newborn popularity over time - girls
11 total births recorded since 1987 (Newborn as girls' name)
Newborn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Newborn's strongest decade.
18 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Newborn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 18 births (100% of all-time use).
Newborn by state
Where Newborn concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 17 | 94.4% |
New York share of Newborn's total US births 94.4%
17 of 18 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Newborn? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 18 babies named Newborn. The most recent recorded year was 1988. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 11 births.
When was Newborn most popular? ▼
Newborn was most popular in the 1980s decade with 18 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Newborn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Newborn are New York (17 births).
Is Newborn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Newborn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 18 births, and as a girl's name it has 11 births.
How long has the name Newborn been used? ▼
Newborn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1987, spanning 2 years of data through 1988.
What names are similar to Newborn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Newton, Newell, Newman, Newt, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Newborn's data
- New York records the most Newborns (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Newborn
Nearby Names Like Newborn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Newborn
Newton Boy
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Newell Boy
3,240 births
Newman Boy
#12375 1,896 births
Newt Boy
#5449 852 births
Newel Boy
130 births
Compare Newborn side by side: Newborn vs Newton Newborn vs Newell Newborn vs Newman
Related Names
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, 1987–1988 (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. "Newborn: Baby Name Since 1987 - 18 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/newborn. 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 Newborn 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.