Nelle
Meaning
a short form of Eleanor, Helen, or Ellen; each has its own disputed root, Greek torch/light or a Germanic origin
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Nelle peaked in the 1890s and the 1910s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
26 people · the #104,241 first name in Brazil · median age 46
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Nelle
People given the name Nelle in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 2025. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Nelle deep dive
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