Newt
Boy nameNewt has been given to 852 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1914. In 2025, about 1 in 142,340 boys was named Newt.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
852
Peak year
1914 (20 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▲ +50%
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Newt's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #950 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Newt.
Sibling name ideas for Newt
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FAQ
How popular is the name Newt?
Newt has been given to 852 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Newt peak?
Newt peaked in 1914, when 20 babies were given the name.
Is Newt a girl or boy name?
Newt is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Newt are boys).
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