How Common is the First Name Nelly?
We estimate that there are 6,975 people named Nelly who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Nelly is the 1,843rd most common for women, and the 3,041st most common overall.
How Old are People Named Nelly?
The average person named Nelly is 27.76 years old.
Is Nelly a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
182 people named Nelly were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 1,291st most popular name for girls, and the 2,349th 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 mostly a female name, but there are some men named Nelly. 98.9% of people named Nelly are female, while 1.1% are male.
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.