Girl · #3,378 in 2026

Nelline

Name: Popularity of the name Nelline in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nelline, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,378

Peak Rank

#3,641 (1923)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1922

First Year

1944

Last Year

1923

Peak Year

#3641

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nelline

Nelline first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1922, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 8 Nellines were born — ranking #3,641 that year. As of 2026, Nelline ranks #3,378 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 75 Nellines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Nelline most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

Netherlands
51%
PG
20%
United States
14%
CM
9%
Latvia
7%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Nelline

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nelline is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nalline
Newline
Meline
Nolan
Nylon
Malign
Neckline
Nolen
Nolin
Nealon
Knelling
Nilan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nelline

What does the name Nelline mean?

Nelline is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nelline in 2026?

In 2026, Nelline ranks #3,378 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Nelline most popular?

Nelline reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #3,641 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Nelline a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nelline is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nelline?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nelline include Phoebie, Elgia, Earie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nelline

Nelline is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 75 births in the dataset. Nelline's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #3,641. Use the chart and map above to compare Nelline's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.