Neako
A unique invented name with no definite origin or meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Neako. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Neako today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Neako births was 2012 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Neako. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Neako. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2012
6 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,469
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Neako: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Neako by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Neako during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Neako
The given name Neako is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. The name is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "neako", which translates to "victorious" or "triumphant". This suggests that the name may have been given to children in the hopes of bestowing upon them a life filled with success and accomplishments.
As the Etruscan civilization was eventually assimilated into the Roman Empire, the name Neako likely spread throughout the regions under Roman control. However, there are no known records of the name appearing in any ancient Roman texts or historical documents from that era.
The earliest recorded use of the name Neako can be traced back to the 9th century, when a nobleman named Neako di Firenze was mentioned in a chronicle documenting the political affairs of the city-state of Florence. This suggests that the name had persisted in the region for centuries after the fall of the Etruscan civilization.
In the 12th century, a renowned Italian poet named Neako Alighieri gained recognition for his literary works. He is widely regarded as one of the earliest pioneers of the Italian Renaissance and is best known for his epic poem, "The Divine Comedy".
During the 15th century, a Spanish explorer named Neako Álvarez de Pineda led several expeditions along the Gulf Coast of what is now the United States. His explorations and detailed maps played a crucial role in the early exploration and settlement of the region.
In the 17th century, a Dutch painter named Neako Vermeer rose to prominence for his exceptional mastery of light and color in his works. His famous painting, "Girl with a Pearl Earring", has become an iconic masterpiece and a testament to his artistic brilliance.
Another notable figure with the name Neako was Neako Sarkozy, a French politician who served as the President of France from 2007 to 2012. His tenure was marked by various economic and social reforms, as well as efforts to strengthen France's position on the global stage.
People
Neako + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Neako as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Neako: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Neako?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Neako going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Neako a common name?
We classify Neako as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Neako most popular?
The single biggest year for Neako was 2012, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Neako is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Neako in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Neako a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Neako in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Neako still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Neako in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Neako can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Neako?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.