Nell Name Popularity and Statistics
Nell is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Nell?
Nell is spelled N-E-L-L. The name has 4 letters.
Nell Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,622
Recorded Births128
- Girls usage fell 165 places to #1,622 and recorded 22 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Nell Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 128 | #1,622 |
| 2024 | Girls | 150 | #1,457 |
| 2023 | Girls | 124 | #1,669 |
| 2022 | Girls | 119 | #1,742 |
| 2021 | Girls | 96 | #2,007 |
| 2020 | Girls | 79 | #2,257 |
| 2019 | Girls | 115 | #1,773 |
| 2018 | Girls | 72 | #2,457 |
| 2017 | Girls | 87 | #2,184 |
| 2016 | Girls | 70 | #2,539 |
| 2015 | Girls | 61 | #2,846 |
| 2014 | Girls | 42 | #3,652 |
| 2013 | Girls | 44 | #3,513 |
| 2012 | Girls | 32 | #4,486 |
| 2011 | Girls | 32 | #4,466 |
| 2010 | Girls | 24 | #5,602 |
| 2009 | Girls | 30 | #4,805 |
| 2008 | Girls | 20 | #6,559 |
| 2007 | Girls | 24 | #5,709 |
| 2006 | Girls | 30 | #4,685 |
| 2005 | Girls | 27 | #4,828 |
| 2004 | Girls | 19 | #6,216 |
| 2003 | Girls | 23 | #5,235 |
| 2002 | Girls | 23 | #5,086 |
When Was Nell Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1917 · Girls
766 recorded births
National rank #220
1921 · Girls
760 recorded births
National rank #238
1916 · Girls
722 recorded births
National rank #226
1915 · Girls
689 recorded births
National rank #228
Where Nell Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #682 | 7 |
| CO | #703 | 7 |
| IL | #797 | 11 |
| NJ | #846 | 8 |
| WA | #915 | 6 |
| TN | #983 | 6 |
| PA | #1,231 | 6 |
| NY | #1,235 | 11 |