How popular is the name Nellie in 2025?

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

When was the name Nellie most popular?

Nellie peaked in 1893, reaching #459 among US boy names.

Nellie will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Nellie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #459 in 1893, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#459

peak (1893)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

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

The typical Nellie alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Nellie in 2025?: Nellie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Nellie most popular?: Nellie peaked in 1893, reaching #459 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Nellie with classmates?: Nellie will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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