New
Derived from the Greek word 'neos', meaning new or recent. It gained significant cultural recognition in the late 20th century as a modern, futuristic name associated with rebirth and innovation.
Less common today
Neo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #949 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
The protagonist and 'The One' in the sci-fi franchise Β· The Matrix
Influential German contemporary artist