Total births
20
Girls' name · since 1937
Nellwyn
Since 1937, U.S. Social Security records show 20 babies named Nellwyn, peaking in 1937. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 20
- total births
- 1937–1951
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Nellwyn is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 20 have been recorded since 1937.
Social Security Administration records show Nellwyn recorded 20 times among girls since 1937, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1937 to 1951.
- 20 total births
- 1937–1951 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
20 girls have been named Nellwyn since 1937, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1951.
- 20
- total births
- 1937–1951
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Nellwyn was born in this single decade.
1937
Single peak year
5 babies were named Nellwyn in 1937 - its busiest year on record.
Nellwyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nellwyn's SSA record in two at 1947 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1937, with only 5 births recorded.
Nellwyn at a glance
Last recorded 1951Peak year
1937
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1937
Nellwyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1937–1951
- Peak year (1937)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Nellwyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Nellwyn's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Nellwyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
10 births
- 1950s
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 10 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nellwyn? ▼
20 babies have been named Nellwyn since 1937. It was last recorded in 1951. The peak year was 1937 with 5 births.
When was Nellwyn most popular? ▼
Nellwyn was most popular in the 1940s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1937.
How long has the name Nellwyn been used? ▼
Nellwyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1937, spanning 15 years of data through 1951.
What names are similar to Nellwyn? ▼
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 Nellwyn's data
- Nellwyn's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1950s (5) -- 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 Nellwyn
Nearby Names Like Nellwyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nellwyn
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 Nellwyn side by side: Nellwyn vs Nellie Nellwyn vs Nell Nellwyn vs Nelda
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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, 1937–1951 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nellwyn: Baby Name Since 1937 - 20 Births, Peak 1937." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nellwyn. 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 Nellwyn 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.