Feminine dossier · first seen 1882
Nelly
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2007
Peak births
208
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Nelly
How many people are named Nelly?
An estimated 6,668 living Americans are named Nelly.
How rare is Nelly?
Nelly is uncommon among babies today, with 173 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 16.8% from its 2007 peak.
How old is the typical Nelly?
The median age of a living American named Nelly is approximately 23 years, with most bearers falling between 13 and 40 years old.
Is Nelly still popular?
Yes — Nelly is currently rising in popularity, with 173 births in 2025.
Where is Nelly most common?
Nelly has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 5.2× more often than the national baseline.
1882Peak 20072025
Peak year
2007
Decline from peak
16.8%
2025
173
All-time
7,792