Nell
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Abbreviation Of Eleanor Shining Light.
- Origin
- English
Nell Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 27,483 baby girls have been named Nell. The name peaked in 1917 with 766 US births that year (rank #221). In 2024, ranked #1460 nationally — 1,239 places below its 1917 peak.
Top States for Nell
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nell births are: Texas (2,156), Alabama (1,945), North Carolina (1,807).
Other English-Origin Names Like Nell
If you like Nell's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
4-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nell's exact length and starting letter: Naal, Nada, Naia, Naim, Naji.
Quick Facts About Nell
Variant Forms
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Compare Nell to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Nell against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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