Nevie
A feminine name of English origin, a diminutive of Genevieve meaning "white wave".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Nevie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nevie today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nevie births was 2019 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nevie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Nevie with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nevie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2019
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#17,298
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Nevie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nevie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nevie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nevie
The given name Nevie is believed to have its origins in the Scottish language, derived from the word "nevis" or "nev," meaning "snow." This suggests that the name may have originated in the Scottish Highlands or regions with significant snowfall during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nevie can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was documented as a feminine variant of the Scottish surname Neville. The Neville family was a prominent noble house in England and Scotland during the Middle Ages, and the name Nevie may have been used as a diminutive form within the family.
In terms of historical references, the name Nevie does not appear to have any significant mentions in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or major historical records. However, there are a few notable individuals throughout history who bore this name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of a person named Nevie was Nevie Sinclair, a Scottish noblewoman who lived in the late 16th century. She was a member of the influential Sinclair family and is mentioned in several genealogical records from that time period.
Another notable Nevie was Nevie Calder, a Scottish poet and songwriter who lived in the late 18th century. She is known for her contributions to the literary traditions of the Scottish Highlands, and several of her poems and songs were published during her lifetime.
In the 19th century, Nevie Donaldson was a Scottish activist and campaigner for women's rights. She was involved in the suffragette movement and advocated for equal educational opportunities for women in Scotland.
Moving into the 20th century, Nevie Stevenson was a Scottish artist and painter known for her landscapes and portraits. She was born in 1892 and exhibited her work in several galleries across Scotland throughout her career.
Lastly, Nevie Kelsall was a Scottish actress and theater performer who lived from 1924 to 2001. She appeared in numerous stage productions, both in Scotland and internationally, and was widely regarded for her versatility and talent as an actress.
People
Nevie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nevie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nevie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nevie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nevie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Nevie a common name?
We classify Nevie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nevie most popular?
The single biggest year for Nevie was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nevie is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nevie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nevie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nevie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Nevie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nevie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nevie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Nevie?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Nevie, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.