Total births
16
Unisex name · since 1915
Nevel
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 16 babies named Nevel, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 16
- total births
- 1915–1927
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
16 boys have been named Nevel since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nevel recorded 16 times among boys since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1927.
- 16 total births
- 1915–1927 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
16 boys have been named Nevel since 1915, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1927.
- 16
- total births
- 1915–1927
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Nevel was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
6 babies were named Nevel in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Nevel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nevel splits its recorded history at 1919: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1915 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1919 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nevel at a glance
Last recorded 1927Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Nevel popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1927
- Peak year (1919)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Nevel popularity over time - girls
11 total births recorded since 1921 (Nevel as girls' name)
Nevel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Nevel's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Nevel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
11 births
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 11 births (69% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nevel? ▼
16 babies have been named Nevel since 1915. It was last recorded in 1927. The peak year was 1919 with 6 births.
When was Nevel most popular? ▼
Nevel was most popular in the 1910s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Is Nevel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nevel is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 16 births, and as a girl's name it has 11 births.
How long has the name Nevel been used? ▼
Records for Nevel go back to 1915, giving 13 years of history through 1927.
What names are similar to Nevel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nevin, Neville, Nevan, Nevada, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nevel's data
- Nevel's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1920s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nevel
Nearby Names Like Nevel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nevel
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Neven Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–1927 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nevel: Baby Name Since 1915 - 16 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nevel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nevel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.