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Nellie is a feminine name used in English and Swedish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Diminutive of Nell and other names containing nel." It ranked #533 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, diminutive of Nell and other names containing nel. The entry lists its usage as English, Swedish.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Nellie ranked #533 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #533 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nellie mean?
Behind the Name does not give Nellie a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: diminutive of Nell and other names containing nel.
Is Nellie a popular name?
Nellie ranked #533 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Nellie a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Nellie appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Nellie — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
