How Many People Are Named Nelly?
Complete statistics for the name Nelly: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nelly, a very rare female name, is held by just 6,809 people in the US today, making it one in 48,464 Americans. The majority of Nellys are under 30, giving it a modern twist.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 7,689 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nelly Through the Generations
Nelly peaked in popularity in 2007 with 213 births, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, the average age of someone named Nelly is 37, with 3,944 under 30, 2,290 between 30 and 60, and 1,455 over 60. This distribution highlights its enduring appeal among younger demographics, despite a slow decline in recent years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Nelly
Nelly and Nellie are female given names, also used as nicknames, which are derived from the names Helen, Ellen, Petronella, Danielle, Cornelia, Eleanor, Janelle, Chanelle, Penelope, Elizabeth, Rachel, Natalie or Noelia.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nelly's French roots
📄 About the Name Nelly
How Many People Have the Name Nelly?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 243 people in the United States currently share the name Nelly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,363,989 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nelly a Common or Rare Name?
Nelly is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nelly Mean?
Nelly means "Modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nelly in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Nelly Most Popular?
The name Nelly reached peak popularity in 2007, with 213 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nelly?
Approximately 243 people named Nelly live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 243. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,363,989 Americans.
Is Nelly a rare name?
Nelly is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,363,989 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nelly mean?
Nelly means "Modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from French origins.
Is Nelly more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Nelly are male and 99% are female.
When was Nelly most popular?
Nelly peaked in 2007 with 213 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.