Boy · #10,667 in 2026

Nereo

Name: Popularity of the name Nereo in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nereo, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,667

Peak Rank

#8,702 (1999)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1987

First Year

2002

Last Year

1999

Peak Year

#8702

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nereo

Nereo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 6 Nereos were born — ranking #8,702 that year. As of 2026, Nereo ranks #10,667 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Nereos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nereo

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nereo

What does the name Nereo mean?

Nereo is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nereo in 2026?

In 2026, Nereo ranks #10,667 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nereo most popular?

Nereo reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #8,702 that year with 6 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nereo most popular?

Nereo has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nereo.

Is Nereo a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nereo is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nereo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nereo include Gurinder, Kashun, Magno. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nereo

Nereo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Nereo's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #8,702. Use the chart and map above to compare Nereo'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.