Girls name · Virginia
Nellie in Virginia
Nellie was the 648th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 12 babies named Nellie that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 4,696 babies Nellie.
Popularity over time
Nellie in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 92 | 29th |
| 1920 | 169 | 37th |
| 1929 | 127 | 45th |
| 1939 | 77 | 76th |
| 1949 | 31 | 187th |
| 1959 | 7 | 542nd |
| 2004 | 5 | 1207th |
| 2025 | 12 | 648th |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia fell from 29th in 1910 to 648th in 2025.
The most babies named Nellie in Virginia in a single year was 206, in 1916. Its best showing was 25th among girls names in 1911.
Across the country, Nellie reached its best rank of 11th in Arizona (1910). See Nellie in every state →
How popular is Nellie in Virginia?
Nellie was the 648th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 12 babies named Nellie that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 4,696 babies Nellie.
How many babies are named Nellie in Virginia?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Nellie in Virginia. The most babies named Nellie in Virginia in a single year was 206, in 1916.
What is the rank of Nellie in Virginia?
Nellie ranked 648th among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 25th among girls names in 1911.
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.