Total births
2,343
Boys' name · since 1905
Neville
Since 1905, U.S. Social Security records show 2,343 babies named Neville, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9940
- among boys today
- 2,343
- born since 1905
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
Neville currently ranks #9940 among boys' names in America, with 2,343 babies recorded since 1905.
Social Security Administration records show Neville recorded 2,343 times among boys since 1905, holding rank #9940 nationally today, ahead of 30% of boys, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1905 to 2025.
- #9940 among boys today
- 2,343 born since 1905
- 1970s peak decade
- 30% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Neville is currently the #9940 boys' name in America, more common than 30% of boys - 2,343 born since 1905, peaking in the 1970s.
- #9940
- among boys today
- 2,343
- born since 1905
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
Neville vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9940
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 30% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
12% of everyone ever named Neville was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
42 babies were named Neville in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
How Neville compares
2,343 Top 19% higher than 81% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Neville's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Neville | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,343 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Neville's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Neville's full recorded timeline at 1967, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1911, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1975 peak of 42 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Neville at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1975
Current rank
#9,940
Active since
1905
Neville popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1905–2025
- Peak year (1975)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 121 years of records
Neville popularity over time - girls
75 total births recorded since 1912 (Neville as girls' name)
Neville by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Neville's strongest decade.
273 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 12% of all-time use.
Neville births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 17
1900s
17 births
- 1910s
1910s
145 births
- 1920s
1920s
225 births
- 1930s
1930s
233 births
- 1940s
1940s
159 births
- 1950s
1950s
199 births
- 1960s
1960s
239 births
- 1970s
1970s
273 births
- 1980s
1980s
268 births
- 1990s
1990s
247 births
- 2000s
2000s
135 births
- 2010s
2010s
143 births
- 2020s 60
2020s
60 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 273 births (12% of all-time use).
How Neville compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Neville's total volume
Neville vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Neville by state
Where Neville concentrates geographically, total births since 1905
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 337 | 14.4% |
| #2 | Florida | | 57 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Kentucky | | 32 | 1.4% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 7 | 0.3% |
| #5 | California | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Texas | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.2% |
New York share of Neville's total US births 14.4%
Even split
337 of 2,343 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Neville? ▼
2,343 babies have been named Neville since 1905. It currently ranks #9940 among boys. The peak year was 1975 with 42 births.
When was Neville most popular? ▼
Neville was most popular in the 1970s decade with 273 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
Where is Neville most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Neville are New York (337 births), Florida (57 births), Kentucky (32 births).
How long has the name Neville been used? ▼
Neville has been recorded in Social Security data since 1905, spanning 121 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Neville? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nevin, Nevan, Nevada, Neven, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Neville's data
- Neville's decade-level peak was the 1970s (273 total births); usage has since declined to 60 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Nevilles (337 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Neville
Nearby Names Like Neville
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Neville
Nevin Boy
#3279 6,372 births
Nevan Boy
#5536 1,184 births
Nevada Boy
#7339 723 births
Neven Boy
#9221 437 births
Nevaeh Boy
#13140 427 births
Compare Neville side by side: Neville vs Nevin Neville vs Nevan Neville vs Nevada
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Neville
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10,560 births · Peak 1956
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752 births · Peak 1937
Americo #9938
2,911 births · Peak 1922
Gilmer #9942
1,187 births · Peak 1918
Tully #9937
1,045 births · Peak 2004
Esmond #9943
507 births · Peak 2023
Bonifacio #9936
1,568 births · Peak 1930
Aldrich #9944
614 births · Peak 2017
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1905–2025 (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. "Neville: #9940 Boys' Name - 2,343 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/neville. 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 Neville 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 June 2026.