Total births
1,288
Girls' name · since 1917
Neysa
Neysa has 1,288 recorded births since 1917 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1971 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,288
- total births
- 1917–2022
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1,288 girls have been named Neysa since 1917, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Neysa recorded 1,288 times among girls since 1917, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2022.
- 1,288 total births
- 1917–2022 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,288 girls have been named Neysa since 1917, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2022.
- 1,288
- total births
- 1917–2022
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Neysa was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
34 babies were named Neysa in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Neysa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Neysa's full recorded timeline at 1973, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1936, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1971 peak of 34 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Neysa at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Neysa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2022
- Peak year (1971)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
Neysa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Neysa's strongest decade.
231 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Neysa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 18
1910s
18 births
- 1920s 74
1920s
74 births
- 1930s 63
1930s
63 births
- 1940s 76
1940s
76 births
- 1950s
1950s
145 births
- 1960s
1960s
154 births
- 1970s
1970s
231 births
- 1980s
1980s
163 births
- 1990s
1990s
115 births
- 2000s
2000s
100 births
- 2010s
2010s
118 births
- 2020s 31
2020s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 231 births (18% of all-time use).
How Neysa compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Neysa's total volume
Neysa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Neysa by state
Where Neysa concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 23 | 1.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 6 | 0.5% |
California share of Neysa's total US births 1.8%
Even split
23 of 1,288 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Neysa? ▼
1,288 babies have been named Neysa since 1917. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 1971 with 34 births.
When was Neysa most popular? ▼
Neysa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 231 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Neysa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Neysa are California (23 births), New York (6 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Neysa been used? ▼
Records for Neysa go back to 1917, giving 106 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Neysa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Neyda, Neyla, Neylan, Neya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Neysa's data
- Neysa's decade-level peak was the 1970s (231 total births); usage has since declined to 31 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Neysas (23 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 Neysa
Nearby Names Like Neysa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Neysa
Neyda Girl
682 births
Neyla Girl
#4265 512 births
Neylan Girl
#3802 301 births
Neya Girl
#12723 287 births
Neytiri Girl
#6605 234 births
Compare Neysa side by side: Neysa vs Neyda Neysa vs Neyla Neysa vs Neylan
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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, 1917–2022 (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. "Neysa: Baby Name Since 1917 - 1,288 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/neysa. 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 Neysa 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.