Girls name · Tennessee
Nellie in Tennessee
Nellie was the 359th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 23 babies named Nellie that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 4,629 babies Nellie.
Popularity over time
Nellie in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 86 | 30th |
| 1920 | 171 | 34th |
| 1930 | 140 | 42nd |
| 1940 | 71 | 88th |
| 1950 | 30 | 190th |
| 1960 | 7 | 519th |
| 1973 | 6 | 549th |
| 2025 | 23 | 359th |
Its rank among girls names in Tennessee fell from 30th in 1910 to 359th in 2025.
The most babies named Nellie in Tennessee in a single year was 176, in 1918. Its best showing was 29th among girls names in 1918.
Across the country, Nellie reached its best rank of 11th in Arizona (1910). See Nellie in every state →
How popular is Nellie in Tennessee?
Nellie was the 359th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 23 babies named Nellie that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 4,629 babies Nellie.
How many babies are named Nellie in Tennessee?
In 2025, 23 babies were named Nellie in Tennessee. The most babies named Nellie in Tennessee in a single year was 176, in 1918.
What is the rank of Nellie in Tennessee?
Nellie ranked 359th among girls names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 29th among girls names in 1918.
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.