Girls name · Kentucky
Nellie in Kentucky
As of 2025, Nellie was the #269 most common girls name in Kentucky, drawn from 17 births that year. Its total reaches 4,542 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Nellie in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 92 | #24 |
| 1921 | 167 | #41 |
| 1931 | 86 | #73 |
| 1942 | 51 | #114 |
| 1952 | 21 | #211 |
| 1963 | 15 | #300 |
| 1978 | 6 | #496 |
| 2025 | 17 | #269 |
Rank swung between #23 (1912) and #835 (2017) in Kentucky, from #24 in 1910 to #269 in 2025.
Nellie had its most births in Kentucky in 1918, when 189 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among girls names in Kentucky was #23, in 1912.
Its highest rank in any state was #11, in Arizona in 1910. See Nellie in every state →
How popular is Nellie in Kentucky?
As of 2025, Nellie was the #269 most common girls name in Kentucky, drawn from 17 births that year. Its total reaches 4,542 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Nellie in Kentucky?
Kentucky recorded 17 births of babies named Nellie in 2025.
What is the rank of Nellie in Kentucky?
Nellie's 2025 rank among girls names in Kentucky was #269.
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.