Not Name Popularity and Statistics
Not 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 Not?
Not is spelled N-O-T. The name has 3 letters.
Not Popularity in 2008
Rank#12,553
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 4,993 places to #12,553 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 1998.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Not Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1998 through 2008. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Boys | 5 | #12,553 |
| 1998 | Boys | 7 | #7,560 |
When Was Not 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.
1998 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #7,560
2008 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #12,553
Where Not Ranked Highest in 1998
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #546 | 7 |