Neale
boy nameNeale entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #1265 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#1265
peak (1937)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3011 |
| 1920s | #2053 |
| 1930s | #1662 |
| 1940s | #1792 |
| 1950s | #2543 |
| 1960s | #2951 |
| 1970s | #4629 |
| 1980s | #4628 |
| 1990s | #8523 |
| 2010s | #12274 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Neale are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Neale alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Neale in 2025?
- Neale is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Neale most popular?
- Neale peaked in 1937, reaching #1265 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Neale with classmates?
- Neale will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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