NAME PROFILE
Nell
Nell is a name of English and Irish origin, often derived from Eleanor or Helen, meaning 'light' or 'torch.' The name carries a sense of brightness and cheer, often associated with an energetic and optimistic personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 27,710 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1917 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%NC — 21%GA — 19%TN — 19%VA — 19%
Notable People
Nell Carter (Actress and singer, *Gimme a Break!* ) · Nellie Bly (Journalist and adventurer, known for her undercover work) · Nell McAndrew (Model and TV presenter) · Nellie Melba (Opera singer, one of the most famous sopranos of her time) · Nell Hudson (Actress, known for her role in *Outlander*)
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