Total births
31
Girls' name · since 1990
Nalley
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 31 babies named Nalley, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 31
- total births
- 1990–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 77%
- born in that decade
Nalley is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 31 have been recorded since 1990.
Social Security Administration records show Nalley recorded 31 times among girls since 1990, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2001.
- 31 total births
- 1990–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 77% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
31 girls have been named Nalley since 1990, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 31
- total births
- 1990–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 77%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
77% of everyone ever named Nalley was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
8 babies were named Nalley in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Nalley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nalley's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nalley at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1990
Nalley popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2001
- Peak year (1994)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Nalley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nalley's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 77% of all-time use.
Nalley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
24 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 24 births (77% of all-time use).
Nalley by state
Where Nalley concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 38.7% |
California share of Nalley's total US births 38.7%
12 of 31 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nalley? ▼
31 babies have been named Nalley since 1990. It was last recorded in 2001. The peak year was 1994 with 8 births.
When was Nalley most popular? ▼
Nalley was most popular in the 1990s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Nalley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nalley are California (12 births).
How long has the name Nalley been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nalley since 1990 -- 12 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Nalley? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nalani, Nala, Nallely, Naliyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nalley's data
- Nalley's decade-level peak was the 1990s (24 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Nalleys (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nalley
Nearby Names Like Nalley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nalley
Nalani Girl
#531 7,954 births
Nala Girl
#754 6,138 births
Nallely Girl
#5063 2,994 births
Naliyah Girl
#1893 1,332 births
Nalah Girl
#4350 1,001 births
Compare Nalley side by side: Nalley vs Nalani Nalley vs Nala Nalley vs Nallely
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1990–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nalley: Baby Name Since 1990 - 31 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nalley. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nalley draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.