Boy · #5,878 in 2026

Schneider

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

Current Rank

#5,878

Peak Rank

#4,713 (2008)

Total Babies

327

5-Yr Trend

+49%

1984

First Year

2024

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#4713

Peak Rank

327

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Schneider

Schneider first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1984, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 20 Schneiders were born — ranking #4,713 that year. As of 2026, Schneider ranks #5,878 for baby boys with 15 births, rising sharply (+49% over the past five years). In total, more than 327 Schneiders have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Schneider

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

Schnieder
Schnider
Schmieder
Schneid
Scheider
Schneiders
Schneier
Schmader
Schnieders
Snyder
Snider
Sneider

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Schneider

What does the name Schneider mean?

Schneider is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1984. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Schneider in 2026?

In 2026, Schneider ranks #5,878 among boys' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Schneider most popular?

Schneider reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #4,713 that year with 20 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Schneider a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Schneider?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Schneider include Julion, Adis, Jonovan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Schneider

Schneider is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 327 births in the dataset. Schneider's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #4,713. Use the chart and map above to compare Schneider'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.