Negan
Boy nameNegan has been given to 294 babies in the U.S. since 1987. It peaked in 2017. In 2025, about 1 in 77,640 boys was named Negan.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
294
Peak year
2017 (44 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1987
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
2% girls / 98% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Negan — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Negan.
Sibling name ideas for Negan
Same era and popularity as Negan, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Negan?
Negan has been given to 294 babies in the U.S. since 1987. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Negan peak?
Negan peaked in 2017, when 44 babies were given the name.
Is Negan a girl or boy name?
Negan is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Negan are boys).
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