Neely
2 countries#4067 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Neely was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,630 births recorded 1888–2025 · currently #4067 · peaked in 1974 with 82 births
Most common in: Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6 births recorded 1998–1999 · peaked in 1998 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 births recorded 1998–1999 · peaked in 1998 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Neely’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3054 | — |
| 2007 | #3125 | ↓71 |
| 2008 | #3420 | ↓295 |
| 2009 | #3252 | ↑168 |
| 2010 | #3409 | ↓157 |
| 2011 | #3350 | ↑59 |
| 2012 | #3040 | ↑310 |
| 2013 | #3267 | ↓227 |
| 2014 | #3137 | ↑130 |
| 2015 | #3915 | ↓778 |
| 2016 | #3523 | ↑392 |
| 2017 | #3996 | ↓473 |
| 2018 | #4237 | ↓241 |
| 2019 | #4006 | ↑231 |
| 2020 | #5168 | ↓1162 |
| 2021 | #4245 | ↑923 |
| 2022 | #4295 | ↓50 |
| 2023 | #4454 | ↓159 |
| 2024 | #5148 | ↓694 |
| 2025 | #4067 | ↑1081 |
Frequently asked questions about Neely
Is Neely a popular name?
Yes — Neely currently ranks #4067 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Neely more common for boys or girls?
Neely is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Neely most popular?
Neely peaked in 1974 in United States, with 82 recorded births that year.
Is Neely rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Neely’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1276 in 1888 to #4067 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Neely?
At least 2,636 babies have been recorded with the name Neely across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Neely popular in more than one country?
Yes — Neely appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Neely?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Neely include Mykah, Myracle, Oumou.
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