Girl · #4,218 in 2026

Nelrose

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

Current Rank

#4,218

Peak Rank

#4,027 (1925)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

1933

Last Year

1925

Peak Year

#4027

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nelrose

American parents first put Nelrose on the record books as a baby girl name in 1921, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 7 Nelroses were born — ranking #4,027 that year. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 83% of all recorded Nelroses. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1933 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 30 Nelroses 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

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Names that sound like Nelrose

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

Melrose
Narrows
Neros
Nariz
Nellies
Kneelers
Nailers
Nairas
Neurose
Mellows
Marrows
Necrose

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nelrose

What does the name Nelrose mean?

Nelrose is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nelrose in 2026?

In 2026, Nelrose ranks #4,218 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nelrose most popular?

Nelrose reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #4,027 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Nelrose a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nelrose?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nelrose include Ruey, Dova, Luevina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nelrose

Nelrose is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 30 births in the dataset. Nelrose's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #4,027. Use the chart and map above to compare Nelrose'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.