Nellie is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #533 in 2025 with 567 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 591 births ranking #521. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 646.1%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,835 girls born was named Nellie. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.