Neal
Peaked at #198 nationally in 1952, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Neal has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Neal — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1696
in 1912
Last ranked
#12202
in 1986
Years tracked
40
1901–1986
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1901, Neal reached its peak popularity for girls in 1912, ranking #1696 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Neal hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1986, when it stood at #12202.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | #12,202 | 5 |
| 1983 | #11,425 | 5 |
| 1979 | #9,793 | 6 |
| 1976 | #10,352 | 5 |
| 1974 | #7,423 | 7 |
| 1967 | #6,557 | 6 |
| 1965 | #5,643 | 7 |
| 1963 | #7,320 | 5 |
Neal — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#198
in 1952
Current rank
#2002
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Neal reached its peak popularity for boys in 1952, ranking #198 nationally with 1,142 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1409 (2014) to #2002 (2024) — a 30% drop.
As of 2024, Neal ranks #2002 nationally for boys, with 77 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,002 | 77 |
| 2023 | #1,740 | 95 |
| 2022 | #1,603 | 110 |
| 2021 | #1,582 | 110 |
| 2020 | #1,571 | 104 |
| 2019 | #1,470 | 118 |
| 2018 | #1,614 | 102 |
| 2017 | #1,363 | 131 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Neal most popular?
Neal was most popular in 1952, when it ranked #198 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Neal becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Neal?
At least 55,217 babies have been recorded with the name Neal in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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