Popularity in the United States (by decade)

1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 0.020% 0.016% 0.012% 0.008% 0.004% 1880 2020
         

Numbers

 Nelly (feminine) 
 Year   Rank   Percent Used 
2020 #1596 0.007
2010 #1628 0.007
2000 #1362 0.008
1990 #1606 0.005
1980 #1585 0.004
1970 #1599 0.004
1960 #1787 0.002
1950 #1670 0.002
1940 - -
1930 - -
1920 #1898 0.002
1910 #1994 0.002
1900 #1588 0.002
1890 #1652 0.001
1880 #951 0.004