Girls name · Kentucky
Nellie in Kentucky
Nellie was the 269th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 17 babies named Nellie that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 4,542 babies Nellie.
Popularity over time
Nellie in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 92 | 24th |
| 1921 | 167 | 41st |
| 1931 | 86 | 73rd |
| 1942 | 51 | 114th |
| 1952 | 21 | 211th |
| 1963 | 15 | 300th |
| 1978 | 6 | 496th |
| 2025 | 17 | 269th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 24th in 1910 to 269th in 2025.
The most babies named Nellie in Kentucky in a single year was 189, in 1918. Its best showing was 23rd 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 Kentucky?
Nellie was the 269th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 17 babies named Nellie that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 4,542 babies Nellie.
How many babies are named Nellie in Kentucky?
In 2025, 17 babies were named Nellie in Kentucky. The most babies named Nellie in Kentucky in a single year was 189, in 1918.
What is the rank of Nellie in Kentucky?
Nellie ranked 269th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 23rd 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.