unisex name
Newborn
NOO-born (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 29
Newborn is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 38% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1988 it was given to 13 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 1987, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1987.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Newborn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 29 |
How Popular Is Newborn?
In 1988, Newborn was given to 13 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 Newborn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Newborn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Newborn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Newborn
- English NOO-born
Sibling Names for Newborn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Newborn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Newborn
How popular is the name Newborn?
In 1988, Newborn was given to 13 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 Newborn a girl's or a boy's name?
Newborn is used for both girls and boys. About 38% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Newborn?
Newborn has 2 syllables.
When was Newborn most popular?
Newborn peaked in 1987, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.