Will my child share the name Neve with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 80 UK babies named Neve per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Neve in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Neve becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Neve is declining: down 216 places since 2020, to #502 in 2025. It peaked at #115 in 2008.

Is Neve a good choice for a distinctive name?

Neve is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Neve?

Notable people named Neve include: Felipe de Neve and Oliver Le Neve.

Is Neve a popular baby name in the United States?

Neve does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Neve is a distinctive choice, ranked #502 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Neve in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#502

About the Name Neve

Neve has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 297 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #115 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Neve is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Neve in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Neve

Ernest Neve — Ernest Frederic Neve was a British surgeon, Christian medical missionary, and author who provided medical care to the people of Kashmir and pioneered work on Kangri cancer.
Felipe de Neve — Felipe de Neve y Padilla was a Spanish soldier who served as the 4th Governor of the Californias, from 1775 to 1782.
Oliver Le Neve — Oliver Le Neve was a Norfolk country squire and landowning sportsman who lived most of his life at Witchingham Hall in Great Witchingham, Norfolk, England, and is significant for his 1698 mortal duel with Sir Henry Hobart of Blickling Hall, the last-recorded…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Neve

UK babies named Neve (2025)

< 1

Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

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In a school of 600

↓ 216 places

Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Neve

Almost certainly the only Neve in the class

UK Popularity (1996–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

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Famous People Named Neve

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Ernest Neve1861

Ernest Frederic Neve was a British surgeon, Christian medical missionary, and author who provided medical care to the people of Kashmir and pioneered work on Kangri cancer.

Felipe de Neve

Felipe de Neve y Padilla was a Spanish soldier who served as the 4th Governor of the Californias, from 1775 to 1782.

Oliver Le Neve

Oliver Le Neve was a Norfolk country squire and landowning sportsman who lived most of his life at Witchingham Hall in Great Witchingham, Norfolk, England, and is significant for his 1698 mortal duel with Sir Henry Hobart of Blickling Hall, the last-recorded duel fought in Norfolk.

Margaret Ann Neve

Margaret Ann Neve was a Guernseywoman who was the second validated supercentenarian after Geert Adriaans Boomgaard.