Newman
Newman: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หnjuหmษn/ ยท /หnumษn/
Meaning and origin of Newman
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From new + man: a "newcomer".
How popular is Newman?
Since 1880, 1,896 boys in the U.S. have been named Newman. Its highest rank for boys was #595 in 1895. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Newman FAQ
What does the name Newman mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. From new + man: a "newcomer".
What is the origin of the name Newman?
Newman is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Newman?
Since 1880, 1,896 boys in the U.S. have been named Newman. Its highest rank for boys was #595 in 1895. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Newman a boy or girl name?
Newman is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,896 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.