Neymar
Neymar is a boy's name of Portuguese origin.
Meaning
Uncertain meaning; popularized as a modern Brazilian surname and given name.
Origin and history
Neymar is a modern name of Portuguese and Brazilian origin that gained global fame through Brazilian soccer player Neymar Jr. It entered U.S. name charts in the early 2010s driven by international sports fandom. The name remains a distinctive, modern choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,897 babies in the United States have been named Neymar since 1880. It ranks #2404 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1464.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.7 %)
- TX (15.7 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- NC (5.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,426 |
| 2020-2029 | 471 |
Famous people named Neymar
- Neymar Jr.: athlete, footballer
Fun facts
- The name's usage in the United States surged following Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior's rise to international stardom.
- In Brazil, Neymar was created as a modern blend of his parents' family names.