Nealie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Nealie is an English name derived from the Gaelic name Niall, meaning 'champion' or 'passionate'. It has evolved through various historical forms including Niall and Neil. The name is often seen as friendly and approachable, and while it does not have biblical relevance, it has gained popularity in the 20th century. Variants include Neil, Neal, and Niall.

The name Nealie is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nealie has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Nealie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5870th out of 7545 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1834th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3834th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8234th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11870th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 21402nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24522nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 25294th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nealie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nealie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈniːli/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

Nealie is derived from the name Neil, which comes from the Gaelic name Niall, meaning 'champion' or 'passionate'.

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Meaning

champion, passionate

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Language Evolution

Niall, Neil, Neal, Nealie

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Historical Usage

Nealie became popular in English-speaking countries in the 20th century as a diminutive form of Neil.

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Variants & Derivatives

Neil, Neal, Niall, Nellie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Nealie is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and charm.

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Famous People

Nealie Rutt, Nealie R. Hargrove

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nealie"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Nealie"

"Nealie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 5870th of 7545 17
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1834th of 9107 368
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 3834th of 9204 103
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 8234th of 12526 30
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 11870th of 19264 29
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 21402nd of 27321 14
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 24522nd of 35406 22
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 25294th of 30306 11

Regional Popularity of "Nealie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Nealie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 64.84%
1534th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Nealie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Nealie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.