boy's name
Nello
NEL-loh (Italian)
- Origin Italian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,570
Nello is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 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.
- Nello is a name of Italian origin.
- Peaked in 1921, when 53 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1920s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- First appears in US birth records in 1911.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nello Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 260 |
| 1920s | 289 |
| 1930s | 140 |
| 1940s | 67 |
| 1950s | 84 |
| 1960s | 43 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 11 |
How Popular Is Nello?
In 2024, Nello was given to 6 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.
Where Nello Is Used
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 Nello
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nello Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nello over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nello
- Italian NEL-loh
Sibling Names for Nello
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nello — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nello
How popular is the name Nello?
In 2024, Nello was given to 6 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 Nello a girl's or a boy's name?
Nello is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nello?
Nello has 2 syllables.
When was Nello most popular?
Nello peaked in 1921, when 53 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1920s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.