Neron
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "strong and vigorous".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Neron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Neron today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Neron births was 2016 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Neron. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Neron with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Neron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2016
6 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2016 SSA rank
#11,726
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Neron: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Neron 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 Neron 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 Neron
The name Neron originates from the Roman civilization, derived from the Latin word "Nero" meaning "strong and vigorous". It first gained prominence during the Roman Empire, particularly in the 1st century AD.
One of the earliest and most infamous bearers of this name was Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, the last Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, who ruled from 54 AD to 68 AD. He is notorious for his tyrannical reign, marked by extravagance, cruelty, and the persecution of Christians.
In ancient literature, the name Neron appears in various historical accounts and writings, including the works of Suetonius, Tacitus, and Cassius Dio, who documented the life and reign of the infamous Roman emperor.
Another notable figure in history with the name Neron was Nero Wolfe, a fictional detective created by American novelist Rex Stout in the early 20th century. The character first appeared in the novel "Fer-de-Lance" in 1934 and became a beloved figure in the mystery genre.
Moving forward in time, Neron Mungo Park, a Scottish explorer and one of the first Europeans to explore the interior of Western Africa, was born in 1771. He is renowned for his travels along the Niger River and his efforts to map the African continent.
In the realm of literature, Neron Caudi was a French poet and writer born in 1873. He was a prominent figure in the Symbolist movement and is best known for his collection of poems titled "Les Fleurs du Mal" (The Flowers of Evil).
Lastly, Neron Iorga, a Romanian historian, literary critic, and politician, was born in 1871. He made significant contributions to the study of Romanian history and literature and served as the Prime Minister of Romania from 1931 to 1932.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Neron, highlighting its Roman origins and its enduring presence across various cultures and fields.
People
Neron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Neron 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
Neron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Neron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Neron 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 Neron a common name?
We classify Neron 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 Neron most popular?
The single biggest year for Neron was 2016, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Neron is about 11 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 Neron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Neron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Neron 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 Neron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Neron 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 Neron 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 Americans are named Neron?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.