Nellie: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced NEL-ee · 2 syllables
Suffixed with -ie, compare Noll and Neddie, respectively from Oliver and Edward.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- NEL-ee
- US rank (2025)
- #533
- US babies a year
- about 517 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising
How popular is Nellie?
Nellie was the #533 name in the US in 2025, given to 567 babies. It’s rising: up 204% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #533 |
| England & Wales | #120 |
| Scotland | #636 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| Ireland | #308 |
| Norway | #229 |
| Canada | #512 |
| Australia | #239 |
How old are people named Nellie?
Half of US adults named Nellie are older than 74; most are between 26 and 93. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Nellie
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Nellie
How do you pronounce Nellie?
Nellie is pronounced NEL-ee.
How popular is the name Nellie?
Nellie was the #533 name in the US in 2025, given to 567 babies. It’s rising: up 204% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Nellie?
Half of US adults named Nellie are older than 74. Most are between 26 and 93.