Nelta
girl nameNelta entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1424 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1424
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3843 |
| 1920s | #3138 |
| 1930s | #2255 |
| 1940s | #2775 |
| 1950s | #4859 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Nelta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nelta alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nelta in 2025?
- Nelta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nelta most popular?
- Nelta peaked in 1939, reaching #1424 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nelta with classmates?
- Nelta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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