How Many People Are Named Neal?

Curious about how common the name Neal is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 55,217
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 5,976 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 55,217 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Neal.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 5,976 people has this name.

This classification places Neal in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Neal

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 5,976 people

Total Count

55,217

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 54,960
Female: 257

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 67

  • Young (<30) 3,697
  • Adult (30–60) 16,882
  • Old (>60) 34,638

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 6
  • Alabama 933
  • Arkansas 452
  • Arizona 264
  • California 3,979
  • Colorado 525
  • Connecticut 482
  • DC 249
  • Delaware 26
  • Florida 1,099
  • Georgia 1,330
  • Hawaii 440
  • Iowa 1,163
  • Idaho 255
  • Illinois 3,041
  • Indiana 1,442
  • Kansas 750
  • Kentucky 729
  • Louisiana 898
  • Massachusetts 1,700
  • Maryland 715
  • Maine 261
  • Michigan 1,862
  • Minnesota 1,311
  • Missouri 1,373
  • Mississippi 378
  • Montana 137
  • North Carolina 1,399
  • North Dakota 221
  • Nebraska 686
  • New Hampshire 51
  • New Jersey 1,234
  • New Mexico 77
  • New York 4,682
  • Ohio 2,678
  • Oklahoma 816
  • Oregon 469
  • Pennsylvania 2,775
  • Rhode Island 71
  • South Carolina 373
  • South Dakota 191
  • Tennessee 835
  • Texas 2,619
  • Utah 536
  • Virginia 1,065
  • Vermont 21
  • Washington 882
  • Wisconsin 1,562
  • West Virginia 233
  • Wyoming 39
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Neal?

Approximately 55,217 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Neal, based on statistical analysis.

Is Neal a rare name?

Neal is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.