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Nelly

Recorded 1882–2025 · United States

Nelly was most popular in 2007, when 213 American babies were given the name — ranking #2,099 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,349, with 182 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 7,871 people named Nelly.

Most popular in2007
Rank that year#2,099
Births that year213
Total since 18807,871

Nelly over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Nelly’s peak in 2007. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org