Nelli
Every Nelli since 1977 — 385 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nelli
Nelli is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,190 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 385 American babies have been named Nelli. Its peak came in 2021, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nelli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nelli year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #5,190 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,336 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,340 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,153 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,198 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,260 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,741 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,657 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,766 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,951 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,591 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,987 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,923 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,035 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,093 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,097 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,820 |
| 2008 | 19 | #7,002 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,874 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,131 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,090 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,792 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,072 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,234 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,898 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,492 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nelli in 2025?
Nelli ranked #5,190 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nelli?
385 babies have been named Nelli in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nelli most popular?
Nelli peaked in 2021, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Nelli a boy or girl name?
Nelli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nelli rising or falling?
Nelli is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.