Neale
Neale is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Champion, cloud, or passionate.
Origin and history
Neale is a traditional masculine given name and surname variant of Neil, derived from the Gaelic name Naoise or Aodh. It historically translates to champion, cloud, or passionate. While relatively rare in contemporary U.S. birth registries, it remains an established classic spelling.
Popularity in the United States
915 babies in the United States have been named Neale since 1880. It ranks #3763 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 27 |
| 1920-1930 | 165 |
| 1930-1940 | 190 |
| 1940-1950 | 168 |
| 1950-1960 | 106 |
| 1960-1970 | 92 |
| 1970-1980 | 62 |
| 1980-1990 | 78 |
| 1990-2000 | 22 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Neale
- Neale Donald Walsch: Author, Speaker
- Neale Fraser: Tennis Player
Fun facts
- Neale originates from the Irish Gaelic name Niall, which gave rise to names like Neil, Neal, and Nelson.
- While used as a given name, Neale is also widely recognized as an English and Irish family surname.