Nelly
girl name#1291 in 2025Nelly entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #596 in 1882, ranks #1291 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1882–2025
#1291
rank today
#596
peak (1882)
173
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #804 |
| 1890s | #1341 |
| 1900s | #1602 |
| 1910s | #1992 |
| 1920s | #1912 |
| 1930s | #2120 |
| 1940s | #2507 |
| 1950s | #1744 |
| 1960s | #1788 |
| 1970s | #1606 |
| 1980s | #1583 |
| 1990s | #1618 |
| 2000s | #1372 |
| 2010s | #1636 |
| 2020s | #1527 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nelly has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 6,900 people named Nelly are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nelly alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nelly in 2025?
- Nelly ranks #1291 among US girl names in 2025, with 173 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nelly most popular?
- Nelly peaked in 1882, reaching #596 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nelly with classmates?
- Nelly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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