Total births
180
Girls' name · since 1920
Nellene
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 180 babies named Nellene, peaking in 1951. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 180
- total births
- 1920–1957
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
180 girls have been named Nellene since 1920, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nellene has been recorded 180 times among girls since 1920, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 1957.
- 180 total births
- 1920–1957 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
180 girls have been named Nellene since 1920, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1957.
- 180
- total births
- 1920–1957
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Nellene was born in this single decade.
1951
Single peak year
14 babies were named Nellene in 1951 - its busiest year on record.
Nellene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nellene's SSA record in two at 1938 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1923, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1951 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nellene at a glance
Last recorded 1957Peak year
1951
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Nellene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–1957
- Peak year (1951)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Nellene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Nellene's strongest decade.
51 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Nellene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
51 births
- 1930s
1930s
45 births
- 1940s
1940s
40 births
- 1950s
1950s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 51 births (28% of all-time use).
Nellene by state
Where Nellene concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 2.8% |
Pennsylvania share of Nellene's total US births 2.8%
Even split
5 of 180 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nellene? ▼
180 babies have been named Nellene since 1920. It was last recorded in 1957. The peak year was 1951 with 14 births.
When was Nellene most popular? ▼
Nellene was most popular in the 1920s decade with 51 total births. The single peak year was 1951.
Where is Nellene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nellene are Pennsylvania (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Nellene been used? ▼
Nellene has been recorded in Social Security data since 1920, spanning 38 years of data through 1957.
What names are similar to Nellene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nellie, Nell, Nelda, Nelly, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nellene's data
- Nellene's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (51 total births) through the 1950s (44) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Nellenes (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Nellene
Nearby Names Like Nellene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nellene
Nellie Girl
#521 152,691 births
Nell Girl
#1457 27,612 births
Nelda Girl
#8966 20,139 births
Nelly Girl
#1360 7,792 births
Nelle Girl
#5022 5,794 births
Compare Nellene side by side: Nellene vs Nellie Nellene vs Nell Nellene vs Nelda
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1920–1957 (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. "Nellene: Baby Name Since 1920 - 180 Births, Peak 1951." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nellene. 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 Nellene 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 June 2026.