Newman
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Newman was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,896 births recorded 1882–2024 · peaked in 1921 with 67 births
Most common in: Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Kentucky
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
8 births recorded 2000–2010 · peaked in 2000 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Newman’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | #6426 | — |
| 1989 | #5615 | ↑811 |
| 1990 | #5823 | ↓208 |
| 1991 | #8236 | ↓2413 |
| 1993 | #5771 | ↑2465 |
| 1994 | #7770 | ↓1999 |
| 1996 | #7971 | ↓201 |
| 1998 | #9631 | ↓1660 |
| 1999 | #9912 | ↓281 |
| 2000 | #9112 | ↑800 |
| 2004 | #11356 | ↓2244 |
| 2005 | #9115 | ↑2241 |
| 2007 | #12367 | ↓3252 |
| 2009 | #8310 | ↑4057 |
| 2011 | #9600 | ↓1290 |
| 2012 | #10770 | ↓1170 |
| 2015 | #10644 | ↑126 |
| 2017 | #12246 | ↓1602 |
| 2019 | #10803 | ↑1443 |
| 2024 | #12349 | ↓1546 |
Frequently asked questions about Newman
Is Newman a popular name?
Newman has 1,896 recorded births in United States between 1882 and 2024, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Newman more common for boys or girls?
Newman is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Newman most popular?
Newman peaked in 1921 in United States, with 67 recorded births that year.
Is Newman rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Newman’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #754 in 1882 to #12349 in 2024.
How many babies have been named Newman?
At least 1,904 babies have been recorded with the name Newman across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Newman popular in more than one country?
Yes — Newman appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.