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Origin & history of Needham1
Modern American roots
Needham comes from the Modern American tradition, meaning "Necessary village".
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How popular is Needham?
1923
peak year
Needham entered U.S. records in 1884, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1923, 15 babies received the name (ranked #2198). In the most recent decade it does not appear in national rankings. In total, around 328 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
15
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #2,198)
(ranked #2,198)
328
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Needham5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.
🌍Adventurous
🦋Free spirit
🎭Adaptable
💬Magnetic
N5
E5
E5
D4
H8
A1
M4
Sum: 32 → Life path 5
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Personality of Needham🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
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Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
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Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
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Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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