Will my child share the name Negan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Negan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Negan in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Negan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Negan has been fairly steady, ranked #2,444 in 2024 against #2,445 in 2018. Its best recorded position was #1,470 in 2017.

Is Negan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Negan 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 Negan a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Negan is a distinctive choice, ranked #2444 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Negan in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Negan

Negan is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 238 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1470 in 2017 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2016.

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