Neon
Pronunciation: [ n-EE-ahn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Neon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 75 babies have been named Neon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Neon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,001 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,001
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Neon
Neon is a boy name .
Is Neon a boy or girl name? Neon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,001 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,633. Neon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Neon is currently ranked #10,001 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Neon include Neo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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