Nebraska
girl nameNebraska entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #2101 in 1908, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1908–2025
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rank today
#2101
peak (1908)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2101 |
| 1910s | #2463 |
| 1920s | #4398 |
| 1990s | #12963 |
| 2010s | #16419 |
| 2020s | #15194 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Nebraska are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Nebraska alive today was born around 1993, making them about 32 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nebraska in 2025?
- Nebraska is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nebraska most popular?
- Nebraska peaked in 1908, reaching #2101 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nebraska with classmates?
- Nebraska will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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