Neuman
New person, symbolizing a fresh beginning or renewal.
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Neuman. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Neuman today is around 83 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Neuman births was 1921 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Neuman. 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
- • The typical person named Neuman is about 83 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Neumans were born before 1953.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Neuman. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1921
8 babies that year
Average age
83
years old
1930 SSA rank
#3,882
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Neuman: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Neuman from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 33 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Neuman 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 Neuman 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 Neuman
The name Neuman originated in the Middle Ages, derived from the German word "neu" meaning "new" and "mann" meaning "man." It was likely given to children born in newly established settlements or to signify a new beginning. The name's roots can be traced back to the Germanic tribes that inhabited central and western Europe during the 5th to 10th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Neuman can be found in the Annals of Fulda, a medieval chronicle detailing events in the Carolingian Empire during the 9th century. The annals mention a Neuman who served as a messenger for King Louis the German in the year 844.
The name Neuman gained popularity during the 12th and 13th centuries, particularly in regions where German dialects were spoken. Notable historical figures bearing this name include Neuman von Bamberg, a Bavarian nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade under Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in the late 12th century.
In the 15th century, a German scholar and theologian named Neuman Grysowald made significant contributions to the study of Hebrew and the Old Testament. His writings and teachings influenced the development of biblical scholarship during the Renaissance period.
During the 16th century, a Dutch cartographer and explorer named Neuman van Yperen mapped and documented the coastlines of South America and the Caribbean, contributing to the expansion of geographical knowledge during the Age of Discovery.
Another notable figure with the name Neuman was Johann Neuman, a German composer and organist born in 1653. His compositions for church organs and choral works were highly regarded in his time and played a role in the development of Baroque music.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Neuman, reflecting its enduring presence across various regions, cultures, and time periods.
People
Neuman + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Neuman 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
Neuman: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Neuman?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Neuman 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Neuman a common name?
We classify Neuman as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 51 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Neuman most popular?
The single biggest year for Neuman was 1921, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Neuman is about 83 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 Neuman in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Neuman a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Neuman 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 Neuman still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Neuman 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 Neuman 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 Neuman?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.