Neve
5 countries#275 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Neve was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
8,041 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #532 · peaked in 2008 with 539 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6,861 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #275 · peaked in 2008 with 457 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,608 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #3130 · peaked in 2010 with 95 births
Most common in: California, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,103 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #429 · peaked in 2006 with 83 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
77 births recorded 1998–2021 · peaked in 1999 with 8 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
71 births recorded 1999–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 8 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Neve’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #188 | — |
| 2003 | #180 | ↑8 |
| 2004 | #138 | ↑42 |
| 2005 | #155 | ↓17 |
| 2006 | #123 | ↑32 |
| 2007 | #129 | ↓6 |
| 2008 | #115 | ↑14 |
| 2009 | #129 | ↓14 |
| 2010 | #142 | ↓13 |
| 2011 | #146 | ↓4 |
| 2012 | #159 | ↓13 |
| 2013 | #192 | ↓33 |
| 2014 | #193 | ↓1 |
| 2015 | #217 | ↓24 |
| 2016 | #212 | ↑5 |
| 2017 | #243 | ↓31 |
| 2018 | #229 | ↑14 |
| 2019 | #243 | ↓14 |
| 2020 | #286 | ↓43 |
| 2021 | #275 | ↑11 |
Frequently asked questions about Neve
Is Neve a popular name?
Yes — Neve currently ranks #275 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Neve more common for boys or girls?
Neve is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Neve most popular?
Neve peaked in 2008 in England & Wales, with 457 recorded births that year.
Is Neve rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Neve’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2683 in 1996 to #275 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Neve?
At least 9,720 babies have been recorded with the name Neve across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Neve popular in more than one country?
Yes — Neve appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Neve?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Neve include Merit, Precious.
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