Neff
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,869 in 1921
0 babies were named Neff in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1921–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryNeff first shows up in US birth records in 1921, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 104 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1921, when it reached #3,869.
About the name Neff
Neff is a boy name of German origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with N and ending in “-eff”. US birth records list Neff for boys only in 1921, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1921, when it ranked #3,869 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1921, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:German names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5.4 | 185,185 boys |
More German boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Axel · father of peace
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- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Unisex name: Charlie · free man
Questions about the name Neff
What is the origin of the name Neff?
Neff has German roots in our records. Other German names include Liam, Miles, Axel.
Is Neff a boy or girl name?
Neff is a boy name.
How popular is the name Neff?
Neff is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1921. It peaked at #3,869 in 1921.