Neymar Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Neymar originates from Portuguese, associated with the famous Brazilian footballer Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior. It does not have a specific meaning in Portuguese. The name evolved from his full name and gained popularity due to his success in football. Neymar is perceived as a talented and sometimes polarizing figure in contemporary sports.
The name Neymar is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Neymar has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Neymar' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3009th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1070th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Neymar' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Neymar"
Pronunciation
/neɪˈmɑːr/
Origin
Portuguese
Etymology
The name Neymar is derived from the Brazilian footballer's full name, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior. The name itself has no specific meaning in Portuguese but is associated with the fame of the football player.
Meaning
N/A
Language Evolution
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, Neymar
Historical Usage
Neymar gained popularity in the early 2010s due to his exceptional football skills and performances for both his club and the Brazilian national team.
Variants & Derivatives
Ney, Neymar Jr.
Modern Popularity & Image
Neymar is currently regarded as one of the top football players in the world, known for his skill, flair, and sometimes controversial personality.
Famous People
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Neymar"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Neymar"
"Neymar" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3009th of 24088 | 547 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1070th of 23106 | 2,297 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Neymar" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
48.93% 2242nd/4582 |
38.30% 1978th/5164 |
25.34% 1853rd/7313 |
23.38% 1745th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
33.99% 1354th/3984 |
22.04% 989th/4487 |
16.02% 1093rd/6822 |
13.80% 866th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Neymar" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Neymar"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Neymar" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.