Nelly as a First Name

How Common is the First Name Nelly?

We estimate that there are 6,533 people named Nelly who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Nelly is the 1,848th most common for women, and the 3,044th most common overall.

How Old are People Named Nelly?

The average person named Nelly is 27.28 years old.

Is Nelly a Popular Baby Name Right Now?

157 people named Nelly were born in the U.S. in 2022. It was the 1,423rd most popular name for girls, and the 2,623rd most popular overall.

The popularity of Nelly peaked in 1882, when it was the 596th most popular name for baby girls.

Is Nelly a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?

Nelly is almost exclusively a female name. 99.1% of people named Nelly are female.

Facts About the Name Nelly

Popularity of Nelly in England

In 2020, Nelly was the 232nd most popular name for girls in England and Wales.