boy's name
Needham
NEED-um (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 328
Needham is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1962 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1923, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1884.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Needham Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 26 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 57 |
| 1920s | 107 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 48 |
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Needham?
In 1962, Needham was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Needham
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Needham Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Needham over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Needham
- English NEED-um
Sibling Names for Needham
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Needham — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Needham
How popular is the name Needham?
In 1962, Needham was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Needham a girl's or a boy's name?
Needham is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Needham?
Needham has 2 syllables.
When was Needham most popular?
Needham peaked in 1923, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.