Nel
Girl nameNel has been given to 133 babies in the U.S. since 1908. It peaked in 2013. In 2025, about 1 in 267,878 girls was named Nel.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
133
Peak year
2013 (11 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1908
10-year trend
▼ -40%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Nel — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nel.
Sibling name ideas for Nel
Same era and popularity as Nel, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Nel?
Nel has been given to 133 babies in the U.S. since 1908. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Nel peak?
Nel peaked in 2013, when 11 babies were given the name.
Is Nel a girl or boy name?
Nel is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Nel are girls).
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