How Many People Are Named Nelsy?
Complete statistics for the name Nelsy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nelsy is a very rare female name, with only 265 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,245,185 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 80% of its bearers being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 268 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: 1995Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nelsy Through the Generations
Nelsy peaked in popularity in 1995 with 13 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are 265 people named Nelsy in the United States, with most of them being young adults. The age distribution shows that 214 are under 30, 54 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating that it's a name predominantly used by younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nelsy's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nelsy
How Many People Have the Name Nelsy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 265 people in the United States currently share the name Nelsy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,245,185 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nelsy a Common or Rare Name?
Nelsy 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 Nelsy Mean?
Nelsy means "creative variant of Nellie" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nelsy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nelsy Most Popular?
The name Nelsy reached peak popularity in 1995, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Nelsy?
Approximately 265 people named Nelsy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 268. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,245,185 Americans.
Is Nelsy a rare name?
Nelsy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,245,185 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nelsy mean?
Nelsy means "creative variant of Nellie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nelsy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nelsy are male and 100% are female.
When was Nelsy most popular?
Nelsy peaked in 1995 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.