Name meaning & stats
Neville
Neville. 1,736 US babies since 1940, peak 1975. Notable Nevilles are 1.5× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1975
1,736 US babies were named Neville between 1940 and 2025.
Where Nevilles end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.5× | Low · 9 people |
| Actor | 1.1× | Low · 5 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | Low · 4 people |
| Singer | 1.3× | Low · 4 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Nevilles show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1975)