Nelwyn
girl nameNelwyn entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1650 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#1650
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3199 |
| 1920s | #2488 |
| 1930s | #1975 |
| 1940s | #2551 |
| 1950s | #3886 |
| 1960s | #5970 |
| 1970s | #7984 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Nelwyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nelwyn 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 Nelwyn in 2025?
- Nelwyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nelwyn most popular?
- Nelwyn peaked in 1938, reaching #1650 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nelwyn with classmates?
- Nelwyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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