How Many People Are Named Neri?

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

Neri
Rare
Italian

Neri means 'black' in Italian and is a very rare name for boys. Only 849 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 388,681 Americans. The majority, 85%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~7,714
Living in US
1 in 42,967
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Black
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders who don't shy away from challenges.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

61,581
Worldwide Bearers
#15,537
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
15,485
🇲🇽 Mexico
8,901
🇮🇩 Indonesia
7,652
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
5,317
🇵🇪 Peru
4,659
🇵🇭 Philippines
4,655
🇵🇾 Paraguay
2,542
🇺🇸 United States
1,689
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,368
🇬🇹 Guatemala
1,120

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
631 (74%)
♀ Female
218 (26%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
732
Would be under 30 (85%)
126
Would be 30–60 (15%)
7
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 865 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
99

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

📜 Neri Through the Generations

Neri has seen its popularity rise and fall over the years, peaking in 2007 with 93 births. Today, the average age of someone named Neri is 20, with 732 under 30 and only 7 over 60. This trend reflects a name that's embraced by younger generations, with a significant portion of its bearers being relatively new to the scene.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 150
Texas 41
Illinois 7
North Carolina 7

⭐ Famous People Named Neri

Neri is a unisex given name of distinct double origins—one coming from Hebrew and the other from Italian. The Hebrew form is derived from Hebrew ner, meaning "candle". It is a variant form of Neriya, meaning "Yah (יהו/יה) is my candle (נֵרִי)". The Italian form is a medieval derivate from the Italian name Ranieri, or Guarneri.…

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✨ Similar Names to Neri

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Neri's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Neri

How Many People Have the Name Neri?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,714 people in the United States currently share the name Neri. That works out to roughly 1 in every 42,967 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Neri a Common or Rare Name?

Neri is classified as 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 Neri Mean?

Neri means "black" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Neri in SSA data, approximately 74% are male and 26% are female.

When Was Neri Most Popular?

The name Neri reached peak popularity in 2007, with 93 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Neri?

Approximately 7,714 people named Neri live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,714. That works out to roughly 1 in 42,967 Americans.

Is Neri a rare name?

Neri is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 42,967 Americans has this name.

What does the name Neri mean?

Neri means "black" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Neri more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 74% of people named Neri are male and 26% are female.

When was Neri most popular?

Neri peaked in 2007 with 93 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US7,714
All-Time Births7,714
1 in X1 in 42,967
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2007
World Rank#15,537
Male %74%
Female %26%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.