Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Newman

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

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#843 (1921)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1882

First Year

2024

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#843

Peak Rank

Total Count

114

Years Active

The Story of Newman

Newman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1882, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 67 Newmans were born — ranking #843 that year. As of 2026, Newman ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Newmans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Newman

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

Numen
Neumann
Neuman
Numan
Noonan
Neiman
Naman
Nomen
Neyman
Gnomon
Neman
Nieman

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Newman

What does the name Newman mean?

Newman is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1882. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Newman in 2026?

In 2026, Newman ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Newman most popular?

Newman reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #843 that year with 67 babies given the name.

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

Newman has historically been most popular in West Virginia, Oklahoma, Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Newman.

Is Newman a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Newman?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Newman include Hideo, Brysen, Zaylen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Newman

Newman is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1882 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Newman's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #843. Use the chart and map above to compare Newman'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.