Nell Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Nell is most popular in Alabama, 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 gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nell has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4055th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4917th out of 6773 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10102nd out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 246th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 358th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 964th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2353rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3897th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4794th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2134th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nell"
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 "Nell"
"Nell" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4055th of 7545 | 61 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4917th of 6773 | 26 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10102nd of 10718 | 6 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 246th of 9107 | 12,840 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 358th of 9204 | 6,353 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 964th of 12526 | 2,110 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2353rd of 19264 | 546 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3897th of 27321 | 395 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4794th of 35406 | 442 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2134th of 30306 | 1,058 |
Regional Popularity of "Nell" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Nell" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
31.64% 448th/1416 |
35.61% 491st/1379 |
6.80% 161st/2366 |
45.62% 521st/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
51.29% 793rd/1546 |
67.87% 1056th/1556 |
9.99% 235th/2353 |
73.17% 1132nd/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
77.37% 1723rd/2227 |
79.47% 1931st/2430 |
21.21% 605th/2853 |
61.55% 1708th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
82.26% 2865th/3483 |
85.42% 3005th/3518 |
72.68% 2939th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
88.39% 3257th/3685 |
61.39% 2747th/4475 |
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
69.03% 3163rd/4582 |
62.01% 3202nd/5164 |
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Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
41.89% 1669th/3984 |
41.34% 1855th/4487 |
49.50% 3377th/6822 |
40.73% 2556th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nell" 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.