Girls name · California
Nellie in California
Nellie was the 933rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 31 babies named Nellie that year. Since 1910, California families have named 3,866 babies Nellie.
Popularity over time
Nellie in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 20 | 84th |
| 1926 | 98 | 83rd |
| 1943 | 37 | 274th |
| 1959 | 29 | 567th |
| 1976 | 30 | 655th |
| 1992 | 19 | 1367th |
| 2009 | 25 | 1252nd |
| 2025 | 31 | 933rd |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 84th in 1910 to 933rd in 2025.
The most babies named Nellie in California in a single year was 98, in 1926. Its best showing was 59th among girls names in 1912.
Across the country, Nellie reached its best rank of 11th in Arizona (1910). See Nellie in every state →
How popular is Nellie in California?
Nellie was the 933rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 31 babies named Nellie that year. Since 1910, California families have named 3,866 babies Nellie.
How many babies are named Nellie in California?
In 2025, 31 babies were named Nellie in California. The most babies named Nellie in California in a single year was 98, in 1926.
What is the rank of Nellie in California?
Nellie ranked 933rd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 59th among girls names in 1912.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.