Neo
Meaningnew · Greek
- US rank
- #1,064
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #947 in 2022
204 babies were named Neo in the US in 2025. It has climbed 37 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2021–2025
US births per million boys, 1990–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Neo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 8,375 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Neo, 204 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Neo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNeo first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #947.
- Then vs nowNeo is 2.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 16,920 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 8,375.
- TrendNeo has climbed 37 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,064. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedNeo is most popular in Oklahoma, where it ranks #698, followed by Maryland (#702) and Utah (#703). It's in the top 1,000 in 10 states.
- MeaningIn Greek, Neo means “new”.
- OriginNeo is the #8 most popular Russian boy name in the US. That's out of 167 Russian boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Neo
Neo is a boy name of Russian origin meaning “new”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with N and ending in “-neo”. US birth records list Neo for boys from 1990 to 2025, in 28 of those 36 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #947 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,064, with 204 babies.
Origin:Russian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3.7 | 270,270 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.5 | 671,141 boys |
| 2000s | 44 | 22,665 boys |
| 2010s | 48 | 20,868 boys |
| 2020s | 127 | 7,894 boys |
More Russian boy names
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Unisex name: Tate · cheerful
- Unisex name: Alexis · defender
- Boy name: Lev · lion
- Boy name: Yaakov · supplanter
- Boy name: Dimitri · follower of Demeter
- Unisex name: Kiran · ray of light
Questions about the name Neo
What does the name Neo mean?
Neo means “new” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Neo?
Neo has Russian roots in our records. Other Russian names include Miles, Myles, Tate.
Is Neo a boy or girl name?
Neo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Neo?
Neo ranked #1,064 for US boys in 2025, given to 204 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#947).