How Many People Are Named Nelly?

7,689

people in the United States are named Nelly

1 in 43,568 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#3216

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0023%

Of US population

Peak Year

2007

213 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

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

Meaning:

Diminutive of NELL.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.1%
Male
0.9%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 34.9 years old

Young (<30) 4,252
55.3%
Adult (30–60) 2,061
26.8%
Senior (>60) 1,376
17.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1882 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 1,798
Texas 1,119
New York 923
Illinois 371
Florida 198
New Jersey 81
North Carolina 77
Washington 77
Georgia 69
Arizona 46

💡 Fun Facts About "Nelly"

  • 174 babies were named Nelly in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2007
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1882
  • Most popular in California

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