Unisex · #2,313 in 2026

Neylan

Current Rank
#2,313
Peak Rank
#1,679 (2023)
Total Babies
412
5-Yr Trend
+860%
👧 Girl peak #1,679 (412 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,453 (153 total)
👧As Girl Name
2000
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#1679
Peak Rank
412
Total Count
16
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2010
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#4453
Peak Rank
153
Total Count
15
Years Active

The Story of Neylan

As a girl name

Neylan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 123 Neylans were born — ranking #1,679 that year. As of 2026, Neylan ranks #2,313 for girls with 80 births, rising sharply (+860% over the past five years). In total, more than 412 Neylans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Neylan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2010, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 23 Neylans were born — ranking #4,453 that year. As of 2026, Neylan ranks #4,783 for boys with 21 births, rising sharply (+139% over the past five years). In total, more than 153 Neylans 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 Neylan

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Neylan

What does the name Neylan mean?
Neylan is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Neylan in 2026?
In 2026, Neylan ranks #2,313 among girls' names in the U.S., with 80 babies given the name that year.
When was Neylan most popular?
Neylan reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #1,679 that year with 123 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Neylan most popular?
Neylan has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Neylan.
Is Neylan a unisex name?
Yes — Neylan is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 73% of Neylans assigned female and 27% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Neylan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Neylan include Catheryn, Glena, Ita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Neylan

Neylan is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 412 births in the dataset. Neylan's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #1,679. Use the chart and map above to compare Neylan'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.