Nelly Name Popularity and Statistics
Nelly 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 Nelly?
Nelly is spelled N-E-L-L-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Nelly Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,291
Recorded Births173
Rank#8,243
Recorded Births9
- Girls usage rose 67 places to #1,291 and recorded 5 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 2,695 places to #8,243 and recorded 3 more 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.
Nelly Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 173 | #1,291 |
| 2025 | Boys | 9 | #8,243 |
| 2024 | Girls | 168 | #1,358 |
| 2024 | Boys | 6 | #10,938 |
| 2023 | Girls | 142 | #1,514 |
| 2023 | Boys | 5 | #12,239 |
| 2022 | Girls | 158 | #1,422 |
| 2021 | Girls | 135 | #1,554 |
| 2021 | Boys | 9 | #8,166 |
| 2020 | Girls | 92 | #2,023 |
| 2019 | Girls | 146 | #1,495 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6 | #10,803 |
| 2018 | Girls | 99 | #1,978 |
| 2017 | Girls | 128 | #1,677 |
| 2016 | Girls | 104 | #1,929 |
| 2015 | Girls | 122 | #1,719 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6 | #10,644 |
| 2014 | Girls | 139 | #1,562 |
| 2013 | Girls | 130 | #1,642 |
| 2012 | Girls | 159 | #1,432 |
| 2011 | Girls | 147 | #1,509 |
| 2010 | Girls | 161 | #1,420 |
| 2010 | Boys | 7 | #9,693 |
| 2009 | Girls | 194 | #1,258 |
When Was Nelly 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.
2007 · Girls
208 recorded births
National rank #1,205
2008 · Girls
195 recorded births
National rank #1,274
2009 · Girls
194 recorded births
National rank #1,258
2025 · Girls
173 recorded births
National rank #1,291
Where Nelly 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WI | #700 | 6 |
| KY | #744 | 5 |
| MN | #835 | 5 |
| AZ | #909 | 6 |
| NC | #973 | 9 |
| IN | #1,032 | 5 |
| CA | #1,111 | 23 |
| NJ | #1,168 | 5 |