Newt
boy name#6803 in 2025Newt entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #460 in 1883, ranks #6803 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#6803
rank today
#460
peak (1883)
12
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #635 |
| 1890s | #823 |
| 1900s | #944 |
| 1910s | #1835 |
| 1920s | #2570 |
| 1930s | #2631 |
| 1940s | #2925 |
| 1950s | #3395 |
| 1960s | #3584 |
| 1990s | #7596 |
| 2000s | #10149 |
| 2010s | #8127 |
| 2020s | #5968 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Newt are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Newt alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Newt in 2025?
- Newt ranks #6803 among US boy names in 2025, with 12 babies given the name.
- When was the name Newt most popular?
- Newt peaked in 1883, reaching #460 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Newt with classmates?
- Newt will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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