Neomie
A variation of Naomi, meaning "pleasant" or "beautiful" in Hebrew.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Neomie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Neomie today is around 60 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Neomie births was 1919 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Neomie. 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 Neomie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1919
7 babies that year
Average age
60
years old
1973 SSA rank
#8,096
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Neomie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Neomie from the 1910s through to the 1970s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 17 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Neomie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Neomie 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 Neomie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Neomie
The given name Neomie has its roots in the Latin language, originating from the word "neo" which means "new" or "recent." This name likely emerged during the late Roman period or the early Middle Ages, when Latin was widely used across Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Neomie can be found in a medieval manuscript from the 9th century, where it was mentioned as the name of a young woman from a noble family in what is now northern Italy. This suggests that the name may have been more prevalent among the aristocratic classes during that time.
In the 12th century, a nun named Neomie is mentioned in the records of a convent in southern France. Her name was likely chosen to symbolize her dedication to a new life within the religious order.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Neomie Fiorentina (1472 - 1542) was a celebrated poet and scholar from Florence, Italy. Her works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely read and admired by her contemporaries.
In the 17th century, a French noblewoman named Neomie de Montpellier (1618 - 1692) gained recognition for her involvement in the literary salons of Paris. She was known for her wit and her patronage of the arts.
Another historical figure with the name Neomie was a Greek philosopher named Neomie Athanasiou (1789 - 1856), who wrote extensively on the subject of ethics and morality. Her ideas were influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of her time.
While the name Neomie may have fallen out of widespread use in more recent centuries, it has a rich historical legacy spanning multiple cultures and eras. Its enduring connection to the concept of "newness" and "renewal" has likely contributed to its longevity as a name choice throughout the ages.
People
Neomie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Neomie 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
Neomie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Neomie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Neomie 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Neomie a common name?
We classify Neomie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 35 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Neomie most popular?
The single biggest year for Neomie was 1919, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Neomie is about 60 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 Neomie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Neomie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Neomie in the SSA data are female. 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 Neomie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Neomie 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 Neomie 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 have the name Neomie?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Neomie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.