How popular is the name Needham in 2025?

Needham is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Needham most popular?

Needham peaked in 1890, reaching #629 among US boy names.

Needham will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Needham entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #629 in 1890, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#629

peak (1890)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Needham are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Needham alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Needham in 2025?: Needham is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Needham most popular?: Needham peaked in 1890, reaching #629 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Needham with classmates?: Needham will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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