Total births
75
Girls' name · since 1922
Nelline
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 75 babies named Nelline, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 75
- total births
- 1922–1944
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Nelline sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 75 recorded since 1922.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nelline has been recorded 75 times among girls since 1922, 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 1922 to 1944.
- 75 total births
- 1922–1944 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
75 girls have been named Nelline since 1922, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1944.
- 75
- total births
- 1922–1944
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Nelline was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
8 babies were named Nelline in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Nelline's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nelline splits its recorded history at 1932: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1922 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nelline at a glance
Last recorded 1944Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1922
Nelline popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–1944
- Peak year (1923)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Nelline by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Nelline's strongest decade.
32 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Nelline births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
32 births
- 1930s
1930s
20 births
- 1940s
1940s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 32 births (43% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nelline? ▼
75 babies have been named Nelline since 1922. It was last recorded in 1944. The peak year was 1923 with 8 births.
When was Nelline most popular? ▼
Nelline was most popular in the 1920s decade with 32 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
How long has the name Nelline been used? ▼
Nelline has been recorded in Social Security data since 1922, spanning 23 years of data through 1944.
What names are similar to Nelline? ▼
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 Nelline's data
- Nelline's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (32 total births) through the 1940s (23) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Nelline
Nearby Names Like Nelline
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nelline
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 Nelline side by side: Nelline vs Nellie Nelline vs Nell Nelline vs Nelda
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1922–1944 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nelline: Baby Name Since 1922 - 75 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nelline. 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 Nelline 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.