girl's name
Nellene
nuh-LEEN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 180
Nellene is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1957 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1951, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nellene Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 51 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 44 |
How Popular Is Nellene?
In 1957, Nellene was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nellene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nellene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nellene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nellene
- English nuh-LEEN
Sibling Names for Nellene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nellene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nellene
How popular is the name Nellene?
In 1957, Nellene was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nellene a girl's or a boy's name?
Nellene is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nellene?
Nellene has 2 syllables.
When was Nellene most popular?
Nellene peaked in 1951, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.