Nellye
Girl nameNellye has been given to 59 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It peaked in 1921.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
59
Peak year
1921 (10 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1916
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Nellye — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nellye.
Sibling name ideas for Nellye
Same era and popularity as Nellye, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Nellye?
Nellye has been given to 59 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Nellye peak?
Nellye peaked in 1921, when 10 babies were given the name.
Is Nellye a girl or boy name?
Nellye is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Nellye are girls).
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