Declining since 1991, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Neville since 1905
Babies named Neville per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1975, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Neville's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 145 |
| 1920s | 225 |
| 1930s | 233 |
| 1940s | 159 |
| 1950s | 199 |
| 1960s | 239 |
| 1970s | 273 |
| 1980s | 268 |
| 1990s | 247 |
| 2000s | 135 |
| 2010s | 143 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Neville is a masculine given name of Norman French origin, introduced to England after the Conquest. It has never been common in the United States; its highest rank was 6,446th in 2025, with a peak in 1909, the earliest year of available Social Security data. Since 1991, usage has been in decline, reflecting a broader shift away from vintage, surname-style names. Despite its rarity, Neville remains recognizable through its association with notable figures in British history and popular culture.
Neville derives from the Norman French place name Néville, composed of the Latin elements novus 'new' and villa 'settlement, farm'. The surname was brought to England after the Norman Conquest and became established as a given name in the 19th century, partly through literary use. It has been borne by several notable English families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nev
Variants: Nevil
Sibling names for Neville
Names that share Neville's style, for a brother or sister.
