Nelle

Nelle is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 26 girls in the United States.

Nelle at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nelle

Nelle belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nelle first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #175 in 1885, and in 2024 26 babies received the name — 5,761 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nelle in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#175 in 1885
Peak year
1917
Babies named Nelle in 2024
26
Total since 1880
5,761

Nelle in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#1161 in 2021
Babies named Nelle in 2025
18
Total since 1996
227

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nelle mean?

The meaning of Nelle is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nelle a boy or girl name?

Nelle is a girl name. In 2024, 26 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nelle?

Nelle comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nelle?

Nelle first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #175 in 1885, and 26 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].