Neva
Every Neva since 1880 — 21,226 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Neva
Neva is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,333 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 21,226 American babies have been named Neva. Its peak came in 1920, when 558 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Neva stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Neva year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #3,333 | — | — |
| 2024 | 41 | #3,736 | — | — |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,693 | — | — |
| 2022 | 63 | #2,746 | — | — |
| 2021 | 62 | #2,778 | — | — |
| 2020 | 68 | #2,542 | — | — |
| 2019 | 68 | #2,586 | — | — |
| 2018 | 91 | #2,111 | — | — |
| 2017 | 96 | #2,050 | — | — |
| 2016 | 91 | #2,141 | — | — |
| 2015 | 87 | #2,187 | — | — |
| 2014 | 87 | #2,193 | — | — |
| 2013 | 79 | #2,340 | — | — |
| 2012 | 84 | #2,258 | — | — |
| 2011 | 93 | #2,083 | — | — |
| 2010 | 75 | #2,490 | — | — |
| 2009 | 93 | #2,159 | — | — |
| 2008 | 79 | #2,435 | — | — |
| 2007 | 84 | #2,306 | — | — |
| 2006 | 72 | #2,551 | — | — |
| 2005 | 62 | #2,723 | — | — |
| 2004 | 63 | #2,639 | — | — |
| 2003 | 55 | #2,828 | — | — |
| 2002 | 46 | #3,129 | — | — |
| 2001 | 43 | #3,242 | — | — |
| 2000 | 36 | #3,639 | — | — |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,168 | — | — |
| 1990 | 35 | #3,204 | — | — |
| 1985 | 31 | #2,988 | — | — |
| 1980 | 41 | #2,378 | — | — |
| 1975 | 47 | #1,926 | — | — |
| 1970 | 54 | #1,713 | — | — |
| 1965 | 79 | #1,215 | — | — |
| 1960 | 131 | #933 | — | — |
| 1955 | 180 | #705 | — | — |
| 1950 | 155 | #692 | — | — |
| 1945 | 169 | #566 | — | — |
| 1940 | 203 | #473 | — | — |
| 1935 | 301 | #366 | — | — |
| 1930 | 365 | #343 | — | — |
| 1925 | 389 | #340 | — | — |
| 1920 | 558 | #276 | — | — |
| 1915 | 472 | #269 | — | — |
| 1910 | 141 | #328 | — | — |
| 1905 | 141 | #279 | — | — |
| 1900 | 157 | #260 | — | — |
| 1895 | 122 | #256 | — | — |
| 1890 | 74 | #288 | — | — |
| 1885 | 40 | #323 | — | — |
| 1880 | 18 | #401 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Neva in 2025?
Neva ranked #3,333 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Neva?
21,226 babies have been named Neva in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Neva most popular?
Neva peaked in 1920, when 558 newborns received the name.
Is Neva a boy or girl name?
Neva is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Neva rising or falling?
Neva is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.