Will my child share the name Neco with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Neco per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Neco in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Neco becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Neco is rising: up 785 places since 2020, to #1,897 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,391 in 2021.

Is Neco a good choice for a distinctive name?

Neco is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Neco a popular baby name in the United States?

Neco does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Neco is a distinctive choice, ranked #1897 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Neco in their class.

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About the Name Neco

Neco has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1007 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #1391 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2002.

Neco is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Neco in their class.