Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Nell
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1917
Peak births
766
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19172025
Quick answers about Nell
How many people are named Nell?
An estimated 5,744 living Americans are named Nell.
How rare is Nell?
Nell is uncommon among babies today, with 128 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 83.3% from its 1917 peak.
How old is the typical Nell?
The median age of a living American named Nell is approximately 68 years, with most bearers falling between 23 and 84 years old.
Is Nell still popular?
Yes — Nell is currently rising in popularity, with 128 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.1× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1917
Decline from peak
83.3%
2025
128
All-time
27,612