Neville
A male given name transferred from the surname, of 16th century and later usage.
Every Neville since 1905 — 2,418 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Neville
Neville is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,704 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1905, 2,418 American babies have been named Neville. Its peak came in 1975, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Neville stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Neville year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 13 | #6,704 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,603 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 11 | #7,597 |
| 2021 | — | — | 9 | #8,638 |
| 2020 | — | — | 20 | #4,811 |
| 2019 | — | — | 19 | #5,100 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #7,994 |
| 2017 | — | — | 13 | #6,561 |
| 2016 | — | — | 17 | #5,481 |
| 2015 | — | — | 17 | #5,451 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,397 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #6,149 |
| 2012 | — | — | 19 | #4,984 |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #9,360 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #5,951 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,558 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,801 |
| 2007 | — | — | 15 | #5,834 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,533 |
| 2005 | — | — | 18 | #4,771 |
| 2004 | — | — | 17 | #4,945 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14 | #5,469 |
| 2002 | — | — | 16 | #4,848 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,312 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #4,977 |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,658 |
| 1990 | — | — | 30 | #2,355 |
| 1985 | — | — | 19 | #2,673 |
| 1980 | — | — | 32 | #1,792 |
| 1975 | — | — | 42 | #1,355 |
| 1970 | — | — | 31 | #1,538 |
| 1965 | — | — | 22 | #1,704 |
| 1960 | — | — | 24 | #1,677 |
| 1955 | — | — | 20 | #1,767 |
| 1950 | — | — | 18 | #1,791 |
| 1945 | — | — | 9 | #2,525 |
| 1940 | — | — | 21 | #1,509 |
| 1935 | — | — | 11 | #2,352 |
| 1930 | — | — | 26 | #1,452 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,731 | 19 | #1,852 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,552 | 19 | #1,861 |
| 1915 | — | — | 11 | #2,404 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | 7 | #1,058 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Neville
- Neville Chamberlain Politician · 1869–1940
- Neville Marriner Composer · 1924–2016
- Neville Brand Actor · 1920–1992
- Neville Lederle Racing driver · 1938–2019
- Neville Southall Soccer player · b. 1958
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Neville mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, of 16th century and later usage.
How popular is the name Neville in 2025?
Neville ranked #6,704 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Neville?
2,418 babies have been named Neville in the United States since 1905, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Neville most popular?
Neville peaked in 1975, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Neville a boy or girl name?
Neville is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Neville rising or falling?
Neville is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Neville?
Well-known people named Neville include Neville Chamberlain (politician), Neville Marriner (composer), Neville Brand (actor).