Nelle
Peaked at #175 nationally in 1885, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
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Nelle — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#175
in 1885
Current rank
#5090
in 2024
Years tracked
114
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Nelle reached its peak popularity for girls in 1885, ranking #175 nationally with 109 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #10721 (2014) to #5090 (2024) — a 53% improvement.
As of 2024, Nelle ranks #5090 nationally for girls, with 26 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,090 | 26 |
| 2023 | #4,252 | 34 |
| 2022 | #5,127 | 26 |
| 2021 | #4,699 | 29 |
| 2020 | #3,890 | 37 |
| 2019 | #4,415 | 32 |
| 2018 | #4,856 | 28 |
| 2017 | #7,735 | 15 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Common Questions
When was Nelle most popular?
Nelle was most popular in 1885, when it ranked #175 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Nelle becoming more or less popular?
Currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Nelle?
At least 5,761 babies have been recorded with the name Nelle in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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