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Neville

Boy name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Neville: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 1976.

Originally a Norman place name derived from Néville in Normandy, Neville means "new town" from the Latin *nova villa*. It gained popularity as a given name in England and Scotland, particularly among aristocratic families. Famous bearers include British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, whose policy of appeasement defined the pre-war era; Welsh footballer Neville Southall, one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation; and the fictional Neville Longbottom from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, whose quiet courage made him a beloved character. The name also appears in place names such as Neville's Cross in County Durham. A notable variant is Nev

Boy 2 of 52 years

Peak year
19767 babies
Latest (1976)
#2137 babies
Total births
10since 1974
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1976 · 7
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).