Baby Names US
boys' name ★ peaked 1975

Neville

Gender Boy · 3% girls Rank 2025 #6,704

A male given name transferred from the surname, of 16th century and later usage.

Rank 2025
#6,704
among boys · ↑3,899 vs 2024
Babies in 2025
13
named Neville
How common
1 in 131,390
boys born in 2025
Peak year
1975
42 babies
All-time total
2,418
#2,992 all-time among boys
First recorded
1905
in Social Security records

Neville popularity over time

2,418 babies have been named Neville since 1905, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
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BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Girls Boys Total Per year Change Best rank
1880s – – – – – –
1890s – – – – – –
1900s – 17 17 2 – #1,003
1910s 27 145 172 17 +912% #1,333
1920s 35 225 260 26 +51% #1,453
1930s – 233 233 23 -10% #1,009
1940s 13 159 172 17 -26% #1,509
1950s – 199 199 20 +16% #1,580
1960s – 239 239 24 +20% #1,344
1970s – 273 273 27 +14% #1,355
1980s – 268 268 27 -2% #1,623
1990s – 247 247 25 -8% #2,083
2000s – 135 135 14 -45% #4,771
2010s – 143 143 14 +6% #4,984
2020s (to 2025) – 60 60 10 -30% #4,811

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.

How old are people named Neville?

The median living Neville is about 44 years old; half are between 29 and 60. An estimated 1,600 people named Neville are alive in the United States today.

median 44 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Neville Chamberlain Neville Chamberlain Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1937 to 1940 1869–1940 · 19th century
  2. 2 Neville Brand Neville Brand American actor (1920–1992) Contemporary
  3. 3 Neville Southall Neville Southall Welsh footballer (born 1958) Contemporary
  4. 4 Neville Marriner Neville Marriner English conductor and violinist (1924–2016) Contemporary
  5. 5 Neville Neville English professional wrestler (born 1986) Contemporary
  6. 6 Neville Lederle South African racing driver (1938–2019) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Neville, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Neville?

The median living Neville is about 44 years old. Half of all living Nevilles are between 29 and 60 years old.

How many people named Neville are alive today?

An estimated 1,600 people named Neville are alive in the United States, based on 2,418 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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 Brand (actor), Neville Southall (soccer player).

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