girl's name
Nelwyn
NEL-win (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 657
Nelwyn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1975 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.
- Peaked in 1938, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nelwyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 56 |
| 1920s | 149 |
| 1930s | 174 |
| 1940s | 141 |
| 1950s | 107 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 6 |
How Popular Is Nelwyn?
In 1975, Nelwyn 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.
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 Nelwyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nelwyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nelwyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nelwyn
- English NEL-win
Sibling Names for Nelwyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nelwyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nelwyn
How popular is the name Nelwyn?
In 1975, Nelwyn 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 Nelwyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Nelwyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nelwyn?
Nelwyn has 2 syllables.
When was Nelwyn most popular?
Nelwyn peaked in 1938, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.