Girls name · Illinois
Nellie in Illinois
Nellie was the 563rd most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 18 babies named Nellie that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 3,110 babies Nellie.
Popularity over time
Nellie in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 81 | 57th |
| 1923 | 100 | 126th |
| 1937 | 29 | 226th |
| 1950 | 20 | 390th |
| 1964 | 9 | 801st |
| 1981 | 6 | 1201st |
| 2011 | 5 | 1862nd |
| 2025 | 18 | 563rd |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 57th in 1910 to 563rd in 2025.
The most babies named Nellie in Illinois in a single year was 160, in 1915. Its best showing was 57th among girls names in 1910.
Across the country, Nellie reached its best rank of 11th in Arizona (1910). See Nellie in every state →
How popular is Nellie in Illinois?
Nellie was the 563rd most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 18 babies named Nellie that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 3,110 babies Nellie.
How many babies are named Nellie in Illinois?
In 2025, 18 babies were named Nellie in Illinois. The most babies named Nellie in Illinois in a single year was 160, in 1915.
What is the rank of Nellie in Illinois?
Nellie ranked 563rd among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 57th among girls names in 1910.
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.