The same NewsBoy Cap style, very similar to a beret, was popular in Europe and the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries among both boys and adult men. As the name suggests, it is now associated with newspaper boys, and it is sometimes associated with wealthy golfers as well.

Although traditionally a men's cap, the NewsBoy Hat has recently seen a resurgence as it has become popular with affluent women & fashion houses this decade, primarily due to the sophistication of their Newsboy block structure and design. David Beckham the most famous person to have championed the NewesBoy Cap in recent years.