Nellie
5 countries#533 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nellie was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
153,284 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #533 · peaked in 1918 with 4,057 births
Most common in: North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,717 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #282 · peaked in 2021 with 526 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,585 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #101 · peaked in 2021 with 506 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
823 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #5124 · peaked in 1980 with 26 births
Most common in: Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Paris, Loire, Ille-et-Vilaine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
89 births recorded 2015–2025 · currently #324 · peaked in 2024 with 16 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
43 births recorded 2016–2025 · currently #205 · peaked in 2025 with 8 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nellie’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2003 | — |
| 2007 | #1792 | ↑211 |
| 2008 | #1880 | ↓88 |
| 2009 | #1742 | ↑138 |
| 2010 | #1751 | ↓9 |
| 2011 | #1758 | ↓7 |
| 2012 | #1566 | ↑192 |
| 2013 | #1432 | ↑134 |
| 2014 | #1301 | ↑131 |
| 2015 | #1239 | ↑62 |
| 2016 | #1217 | ↑22 |
| 2017 | #1224 | ↓7 |
| 2018 | #1065 | ↑159 |
| 2019 | #861 | ↑204 |
| 2020 | #840 | ↑21 |
| 2021 | #743 | ↑97 |
| 2022 | #663 | ↑80 |
| 2023 | #615 | ↑48 |
| 2024 | #521 | ↑94 |
| 2025 | #533 | ↓12 |
Frequently asked questions about Nellie
Is Nellie a popular name?
Yes — Nellie currently ranks #533 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nellie more common for boys or girls?
Nellie is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nellie most popular?
Nellie peaked in 1918 in United States, with 4,057 recorded births that year.
Is Nellie rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nellie’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #18 in 1880 to #533 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nellie?
At least 156,824 babies have been recorded with the name Nellie across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Nellie popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nellie appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nellie?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nellie include Romina, Skye, Phoenix, Oaklee.
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