Neko
girl nameNeko entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #5601 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#5601
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6246 |
| 1970s | #7432 |
| 1980s | #9095 |
| 2000s | #11629 |
| 2010s | #9418 |
| 2020s | #12765 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Neko are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Neko alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Neko in 2025?
- Neko is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Neko most popular?
- Neko peaked in 1976, reaching #5601 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Neko with classmates?
- Neko will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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