How Many People Are Named Neville?

Complete statistics for the name Neville: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Neville
Rare
Old French

Neville means 'new town' and has a very rare presence in the US, with just 1,514 people bearing the name, making up 1 in 217,958 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of people named Neville are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older feel.

~11,230
Living in US
1 in 29,515
Americans
1975
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
New town
🌐
Origin
Old French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Wise Calm Responsible
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often seen as deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,511
Worldwide Bearers
#10,696
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
1,129
🇮🇳 India
1,082
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
874
🇬🇭 Ghana
730
🇲🇹 Malta
676
🇨🇲 Cameroon
637
🇮🇪 Ireland
605
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
558
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
428
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
319

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,505 (99%)
♀ Female
9 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 62
380
Would be under 30 (16%)
823
Would be 30–60 (34%)
1,202
Would be over 60 (50%)

All 2,405 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1975

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
57
Modern Appeal
43
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Neville Through the Generations

Neville has seen its fair share of popularity, peaking in 1975 with 42 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are 1,514 Nevilles living in the United States, with a notable age skew towards the older generation. Around 50% of those named Neville are over 60, while 380 are under 30 and 823 are between 30 and 60. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's been around for quite some time, yet it still holds a place in the hearts of parents choosing names for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 337
Florida 57
Kentucky 32
New Jersey 7
California 6
Texas 6
Mississippi 5
Ohio 5

⭐ Famous People Named Neville

De Neville, later Neville, is an English masculine given name, toponymic surname and the name of several places. All are derived from "new town" in Norman and French word. As a given name, it is chiefly used in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and Ireland.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Neville

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Neville's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Neville

How Many People Have the Name Neville?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,230 people in the United States currently share the name Neville. That works out to roughly 1 in every 29,515 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Neville a Common or Rare Name?

Neville is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Neville Mean?

Neville means "new town" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Neville in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Neville Most Popular?

The name Neville reached peak popularity in 1975, with 42 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Neville?

Approximately 11,230 people named Neville live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,230. That works out to roughly 1 in 29,515 Americans.

Is Neville a rare name?

Neville is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 29,515 Americans has this name.

What does the name Neville mean?

Neville means "new town" and comes from Old French origins.

Is Neville more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Neville are male and 1% are female.

When was Neville most popular?

Neville peaked in 1975 with 42 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US11,230
All-Time Births11,230
1 in X1 in 29,515
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age62
Peak Year1975
World Rank#10,696
Male %99%
Female %1%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.