How popular is the name Nell in 2025?

Nell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Nell most popular?

Nell peaked in 1900, reaching #1310 among US boy names.

Nell will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Nell entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1310 in 1900, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1310

peak (1900)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Nell are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Nell alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Nell in 2025?: Nell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Nell most popular?: Nell peaked in 1900, reaching #1310 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Nell with classmates?: Nell will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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