Neeraj Name Popularity and Statistics
Neeraj is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Neeraj?
Neeraj is spelled N-E-E-R-A-J. The name has 6 letters.
Neeraj Popularity in 2017
Rank#10,775
Recorded Births6
- Boys usage rose 1,361 places to #10,775 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2013.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Neeraj Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1989 through 2017. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 2012 | Boys | 5 | #12,274 |
| 2011 | Boys | 6 | #10,808 |
| 2010 | Boys | 5 | #12,231 |
| 2009 | Boys | 8 | #8,985 |
| 2008 | Boys | 9 | #8,324 |
| 2007 | Boys | 5 | #12,367 |
| 2005 | Boys | 8 | #8,299 |
| 2003 | Boys | 7 | #8,643 |
| 2002 | Boys | 6 | #9,392 |
| 2001 | Boys | 11 | #6,013 |
| 2000 | Boys | 8 | #7,416 |
| 1999 | Boys | 13 | #5,035 |
| 1998 | Boys | 6 | #8,479 |
| 1997 | Boys | 9 | #6,100 |
| 1996 | Boys | 9 | #5,982 |
| 1995 | Boys | 7 | #6,992 |
| 1994 | Boys | 10 | #5,452 |
| 1993 | Boys | 8 | #6,228 |
| 1992 | Boys | 5 | #8,435 |
| 1991 | Boys | 7 | #6,519 |
| 1990 | Boys | 5 | #8,117 |
| 1989 | Boys | 8 | #5,615 |
When Was Neeraj Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1980 · Boys
14 recorded births
National rank #3,098
1999 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #5,035
1974 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #2,799
1983 · Boys
12 recorded births
National rank #3,411
Where Neeraj Ranked Highest in 2008
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,532 | 5 |