Nely
Every Nely since 1973 — 603 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nely
Nely is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,438 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 603 American babies have been named Nely. Its peak came in 1992, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Nely stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nely year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,438 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,788 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,079 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,985 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,096 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,302 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,711 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,911 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,880 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,989 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,106 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,964 |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,025 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,595 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,744 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,651 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,068 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,472 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,910 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,905 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,404 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,173 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,496 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,919 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,362 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,370 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,952 |
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Famous people named Nely
- Nely Carla Alberto Handball player · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nely in 2025?
Nely ranked #14,438 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nely?
603 babies have been named Nely in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nely most popular?
Nely peaked in 1992, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Nely a boy or girl name?
Nely is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nely rising or falling?
Nely is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nely?
Well-known people named Nely include Nely Carla Alberto (handball player).