Girl · #3,800 in 2026

Nettye

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

Current Rank

#3,800

Peak Rank

#1,204 (1903)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1903

First Year

1937

Last Year

1903

Peak Year

#1204

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nettye

Nettye first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1903, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1903, when 9 Nettyes were born — ranking #1,204 that year. As of 2026, Nettye ranks #3,800 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 71 Nettyes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

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Names that sound like Nettye

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

Netto
Netty
Nettie
Neto
Netta
Neta
Netti
Neti
Nutty
Nitty
Natie
Natu

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nettye

What does the name Nettye mean?

Nettye is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1903. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nettye in 2026?

In 2026, Nettye ranks #3,800 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nettye most popular?

Nettye reached its peak popularity in 1903, ranking #1,204 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Nettye a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nettye?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nettye include Rhodie, Roselee, Patrina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nettye

Nettye is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1903 and has accumulated 71 births in the dataset. Nettye's peak popularity came in 1903 when it ranked #1,204. Use the chart and map above to compare Nettye'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.