Declining since 2022, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Neer since 2010
Babies named Neer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Neer is a rare modern name that entered U.S. records in 2010, ranking 7,679th in 2025 with an incidence of 1 in 170,808. Its peak popularity occurred in 2022, but its trajectory has been falling since then. The name's origins are unclear; it may be a respelling of a Dutch surname or an invented coinage. Neer has no recorded top states or famous bearers, and its lack of established etymology makes it an uncommon choice for parents seeking a name with deep historical roots.
Neer is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2010. Its etymology is not well established; it may be a respelling or variation of the Dutch surname Neer, or a modern coinage derived from the English word 'near' or the Irish name Niall. Due to its recent emergence and low frequency, no single derivation is widely accepted.
Sibling names for Neer
Names that share Neer's style, for a brother or sister.
