Neo
Neo is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
New, young, or revived.
Origin and history
Neo is derived from the Greek word 'neos', meaning new or young. It gained widespread cultural recognition following the 1999 release of the science fiction film The Matrix. In recent years, its usage in the United States has risen significantly, entering the top 1,000 boy names.
Popularity in the United States
3,117 babies in the United States have been named Neo since 1880. It ranks #2308 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #932.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.6 %)
- TX (17.1 %)
- FL (10.7 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 29 |
| 2000-2010 | 879 |
| 2010-2019 | 896 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,313 |
Famous people named Neo
- Neo Rauch: Painter, Artist
Fun facts
- The name Neo is an anagram of 'One', referencing the main character's role as 'The One' in The Matrix franchise.
- It stems directly from the ancient Greek prefix 'neo-', which is used in English to denote something new or modern.