Masculine dossier · first seen 1914
Nero
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2023
Peak births
39
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Nero
How many people are named Nero?
An estimated 429 living Americans are named Nero.
How rare is Nero?
Nero is very rare among babies today, with 21 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 46.2% from its 2023 peak.
How old is the typical Nero?
The median age of a living American named Nero is approximately 9 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 14 years old.
Is Nero still popular?
Yes — Nero is currently rising in popularity, with 21 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2× higher than the previous decade.
1914Peak 20232025
Peak year
2023
Decline from peak
46.2%
2025
21
All-time
526