Nellie: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A bright shining one, cheerful and lively.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #837
- Peak
- #14 in 1881
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Nellie Means
Nellie is a girl name of English origin. A bright shining one, cheerful and lively.
How Popular Nellie Is
Nellie currently ranks #837 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #14 in 1881. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Nellie
- Nellie reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #14 in 1881.
- Nellie has been a top 100 name across 175+ years of American history.
- Nellie is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Nellie
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Nellie
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Nellie.
Questions About Nellie
What does Nellie mean?
Nellie is a girl name of English origin. A bright shining one, cheerful and lively.
How popular is Nellie?
Nellie currently ranks #837 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #14 in 1881. It has held steady.
Where does Nellie come from?
Nellie comes from English roots. Nellie reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #14 in 1881.
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