Nelsie
Girl nameNelsie has been given to 120 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1915.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
120
Peak year
1915 (12 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1912
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Nelsie — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nelsie.
Sibling name ideas for Nelsie
Same era and popularity as Nelsie, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Nelsie?
Nelsie has been given to 120 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Nelsie peak?
Nelsie peaked in 1915, when 12 babies were given the name.
Is Nelsie a girl or boy name?
Nelsie is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Nelsie are girls).
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