Boy · #4,781 in 2026

Negan

Current Rank
#4,781
Peak Rank
#2,754 (2017)
Total Babies
309
5-Yr Trend
-24%
1987
First Year
1987
Last Year
1987
Peak Year
#9825
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Negan

Negan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 24 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 44 Negans were born — ranking #2,754 that year. As of 2026, Negan ranks #4,781 for baby boys with 21 births, falling sharply (-24%). In total, more than 309 Negans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Negan

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

  • Noggin
  • Noggen
  • Mcgann
  • Nagin
  • Nagen
  • Meghan
  • Nagging
  • Knockin
  • Nikon
  • Necking
  • Nogging
  • Mccann

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Negan

What does the name Negan mean?
Negan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2016. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Negan in 2026?
In 2026, Negan ranks #4,781 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.
When was Negan most popular?
Negan reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #2,754 that year with 44 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Negan most popular?
Negan has historically been most popular in Arizona, Ohio, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Negan.
Is Negan a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Negan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Negan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Negan include Abdel, Dak, Abriel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Negan

Negan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 309 births in the dataset. Negan's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #2,754. Use the chart and map above to compare Negan'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.