Compare two names
Nell and Nellie side by side: Nell peaked in 1917 and Nellie in 1918; in 2025 they were given to 128 and 567 babies.
Nell and Nellie, year by year
Girls and boys together; Nell solid, Nellie dashed.
| Nell | Nellie | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 128 | 567 |
| Rank 2025 | #1,628 among girls’ names | #533 among girls’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 27,710 | 153,284 |
| Peak year | 1917 | 1918 |
| Girls | 99.7% | 99.6% |
| Alive, estimated | 5,690 | 25,000 |
| Median age | 68 | 71 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.