How Many People Are Named Nellie?

152,715

people in the United States are named Nellie

1 in 2,193 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#497

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0456%

Of US population

Peak Year

1918

4,057 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: NEL-ee
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Diminutive of NELL.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.6%
Male
0.4%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 102.2 years old

Young (<30) 5,546
3.6%
Adult (30–60) 4,129
2.7%
Senior (>60) 143,040
93.7%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

North Carolina 7,092
Georgia 6,018
Alabama 5,906
Pennsylvania 5,515
Texas 5,148
Virginia 4,684
Tennessee 4,606
Kentucky 4,525
California 3,834
New York 3,732

💡 Fun Facts About "Nellie"

  • 591 babies were named Nellie in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1918
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in North Carolina

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