Boy · #3,869 in 2026

Neff

Current Rank
#3,869
Peak Rank
#3,869 (1921)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1921
First Year
1921
Last Year
1921
Peak Year
#3869
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Neff

American parents first put Neff on the record books as a baby boy name in 1921, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 6 Neffs were born — ranking #3,869 that year. Neff last appeared in the published SSA data in 1921, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 6 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1920s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Neff

Phonetically similar names — useful when Neff is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Neph
  • Nuff
  • Nef
  • Niff
  • Nif
  • Kniff
  • Noph
  • Knife
  • Nife
  • Naff
  • Neef
  • Naif

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Neff

What does the name Neff mean?
Neff is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Neff in 2026?
In 2026, Neff ranks #3,869 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Neff most popular?
Neff reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #3,869 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Neff a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Neff is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Neff?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Neff include Erna, Birney, Boise. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Neff

Neff is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Neff's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #3,869. Use the chart and map above to compare Neff's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.