Nellie
girl name#533 in 2025Nellie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #14 in 1881, ranks #533 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#533
rank today
#14
peak (1881)
567
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #18 |
| 1890s | #31 |
| 1900s | #46 |
| 1910s | #61 |
| 1920s | #95 |
| 1930s | #132 |
| 1940s | #214 |
| 1950s | #387 |
| 1960s | #659 |
| 1970s | #906 |
| 1980s | #1264 |
| 1990s | #1787 |
| 2000s | #1972 |
| 2010s | #1341 |
| 2020s | #653 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nellie has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 27,500 people named Nellie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nellie alive today was born around 1918, making them about 107 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nellie in 2025?
- Nellie ranks #533 among US girl names in 2025, with 567 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nellie most popular?
- Nellie peaked in 1881, reaching #14 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nellie with classmates?
- Nellie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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