Total births
301
Unisex name · since 2000
Neylan
Neylan has 301 recorded births since 2000 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3802
- among girls today
- 301
- born since 2000
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
301 babies have been named Neylan since 2000, making it today's #3802 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Neylan recorded 301 times among girls since 2000, holding rank #3802 nationally today, ahead of 79% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2000 to 2025.
- #3802 among girls today
- 301 born since 2000
- 2020s peak decade
- 79% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Neylan is currently the #3802 unisex name in America, more common than 79% of girls - 301 born since 2000, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3802
- among girls today
- 301
- born since 2000
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Neylan vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3802
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 79% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
80% of everyone ever named Neylan was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
123 babies were named Neylan in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Neylan compares
301 45th percentile among 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
Neylan's all-time total is 21% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Neylan | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 301 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 123 | 48 | 19,840 |
Neylan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Neylan's full recorded timeline at 2017, 84% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 16% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2000, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2023 peak of 123 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Neylan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,802
Active since
2000
Neylan popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2000–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 123
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Neylan popularity over time - boys
133 total births recorded since 2010 (Neylan as boys' name)
Neylan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Neylan's strongest decade.
240 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 80% of all-time use.
Neylan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 26
2000s
26 births
- 2010s 35
2010s
35 births
- 2020s
2020s
240 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 240 births (80% of all-time use).
Neylan by state
Where Neylan concentrates geographically, total births since 2000
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 52 | 17.3% |
| #2 | California | | 48 | 15.9% |
| #3 | Florida | | 6 | 2.0% |
| #4 | New York | | 6 | 2.0% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 5 | 1.7% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.7% |
| #7 | South Carolina | | 5 | 1.7% |
Texas share of Neylan's total US births 17.3%
Even split
52 of 301 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Neylan? ▼
Since 2000, Social Security records show 301 babies named Neylan. Today it holds rank #3802 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 123 births.
When was Neylan most popular? ▼
Neylan was most popular in the 2020s decade with 240 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Neylan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Neylan are Texas (52 births), California (48 births), Florida (6 births).
Is Neylan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Neylan is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 301 births, and as a boy's name it has 133 births.
How long has the name Neylan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Neylan since 2000 -- 26 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Neylan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Neysa, Neyda, Neyla, Neya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Neylan's data
- Texas records the most Neylans (52 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 Neylan
Nearby Names Like Neylan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Neylan
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Neya Girl
#12723 287 births
Neytiri 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, 2000–2025 (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. "Neylan: #3802 Unisex Name - 301 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/neylan. 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 Neylan 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.