Neal
girl nameNeal entered the US charts in 1901, peaked at #1620 in 1912, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1901–2025
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rank today
#1620
peak (1912)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1831 |
| 1910s | #3431 |
| 1920s | #3916 |
| 1930s | #3863 |
| 1940s | #4738 |
| 1950s | #4585 |
| 1960s | #5974 |
| 1970s | #8398 |
| 1980s | #10594 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Neal are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Neal alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Neal in 2025?
- Neal is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Neal most popular?
- Neal peaked in 1912, reaching #1620 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Neal with classmates?
- Neal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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