How Many People Are Named Neola?

Complete statistics for the name Neola: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Neola
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Neola is a rare, feminine name with origins that aren't widely documented, making each person named Neola unique. Only 138 people in the US today carry this name, which means 1 in 2,386,286 Americans have it, truly setting it apart. The majority of Neolas are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1918.

~138
Living in US
1 in 2,386,286
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Neola
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Classic Reserved Thoughtful Dignified
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,033
Worldwide Bearers
#249,584
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
703
🇨🇲 Cameroon
65
🇨🇩 DR Congo
48
🇮🇳 India
39
🇮🇩 Indonesia
30
🇬🇾 Guyana
25
🇵🇭 Philippines
14
🇳🇱 Netherlands
13
🇦🇱 Albania
9
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
138 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 102
10
Would be under 30 (1%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
1,004
Would be over 60 (99%)

All 1,014 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
84
Modern Appeal
16
International
83

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Neola Through the Generations

Neola has been a name that's seen its fair share of history, with its peak year being 1918 when 40 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has remained stable, with only a small number of births recorded each year. Today, out of the 1,014 total births, 138 Neolas are estimated to be alive, with the vast majority being over 60 years old. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that was once popular but now is cherished among the older generation, with only a handful of younger individuals carrying on the legacy.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Iowa 26
Kansas 7
Arkansas 5
Mississippi 5
Nebraska 5

✨ Similar Names to Neola

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Neola's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Neola

How Many People Have the Name Neola?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 138 people in the United States currently share the name Neola. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,386,286 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Neola a Common or Rare Name?

Neola is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Neola Mean?

Neola means "creative variant of Neola" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Neola in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Neola Most Popular?

The name Neola reached peak popularity in 1918, with 40 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Neola?

Approximately 138 people named Neola live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,014. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,386,286 Americans.

Is Neola a rare name?

Neola is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,386,286 Americans has this name.

What does the name Neola mean?

Neola means "creative variant of Neola" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Neola more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Neola are male and 100% are female.

When was Neola most popular?

Neola peaked in 1918 with 40 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US138
All-Time Births1,014
1 in X1 in 2,386,286
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age102
Peak Year1918
World Rank#249,584
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.