Neo
5 countries#1064 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Neo was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,123 births recorded 1990–2025 · currently #1064 · peaked in 2022 with 240 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,826 births recorded 2000–2022 · currently #1561 · peaked in 2004 with 217 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône, Gironde
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,420 births recorded 2000–2025 · currently #844 · peaked in 2003 with 105 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,363 births recorded 2000–2021 · currently #475 · peaked in 2003 with 102 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
45 births recorded 2003–2025 · currently #762 · peaked in 2023 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
12 births recorded 2018–2024 · peaked in 2021 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Neo’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1479 | — |
| 2007 | #2016 | ↓537 |
| 2008 | #2125 | ↓109 |
| 2009 | #1861 | ↑264 |
| 2010 | #2144 | ↓283 |
| 2011 | #1824 | ↑320 |
| 2012 | #2016 | ↓192 |
| 2013 | #2182 | ↓166 |
| 2014 | #1657 | ↑525 |
| 2015 | #1826 | ↓169 |
| 2016 | #1610 | ↑216 |
| 2017 | #1804 | ↓194 |
| 2018 | #1261 | ↑543 |
| 2019 | #1413 | ↓152 |
| 2020 | #1101 | ↑312 |
| 2021 | #977 | ↑124 |
| 2022 | #947 | ↑30 |
| 2023 | #971 | ↓24 |
| 2024 | #961 | ↑10 |
| 2025 | #1064 | ↓103 |
Frequently asked questions about Neo
Is Neo a popular name?
Yes — Neo currently ranks #1064 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Neo more common for boys or girls?
Neo is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Neo most popular?
Neo peaked in 2022 in United States, with 240 recorded births that year.
Is Neo rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Neo’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #8117 in 1990 to #1064 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Neo?
At least 6,369 babies have been recorded with the name Neo across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Neo popular in more than one country?
Yes — Neo appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Neo?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Neo include Ismail, Ronnie, Billy.
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