How Many People Are Named Nelta?
Complete statistics for the name Nelta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nelta is a very rare female name, with only 164 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,017,174 Americans. The majority of those named Nelta are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1939.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and a deep connection with the mysteries of life.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 90All 477 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: 1939Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nelta Through the Generations
Nelta has been a name that's remained stable through the decades, with its peak year being 1939 when 27 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older people. With an estimated 164 living bearers in the United States, Nelta stands out as a very rare name, ranking at number 113,014 globally with 3,860 living bearers, most commonly found outside the US in Haiti.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nelta's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nelta
How Many People Have the Name Nelta?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 164 people in the United States currently share the name Nelta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,017,174 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nelta a Common or Rare Name?
Nelta 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 Nelta Mean?
Nelta means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nelta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nelta Most Popular?
The name Nelta reached peak popularity in 1939, with 27 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 Nelta?
Approximately 164 people named Nelta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 477. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,017,174 Americans.
Is Nelta a rare name?
Nelta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,017,174 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nelta mean?
Nelta means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nelta more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nelta are male and 100% are female.
When was Nelta most popular?
Nelta peaked in 1939 with 27 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.