Nelsie
girl nameNelsie entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2125 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2125
peak (1914)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2905 |
| 1920s | #4214 |
| 1930s | #3842 |
| 1940s | #5295 |
| 1950s | #5148 |
| 2000s | #17168 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Nelsie are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Nelsie alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nelsie in 2025?
- Nelsie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nelsie most popular?
- Nelsie peaked in 1914, reaching #2125 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nelsie with classmates?
- Nelsie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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