Nell Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from Eleanor, meaning 'bright, shining one' or 'God is my light'.
Meaning of the Name Nell
Nell is a feminine name of English origin. It is a diminutive of the name Eleanor, which means 'bright, shining one' or 'God is my light'. Nell has a simple and elegant sound that has been used as a standalone name since the 19th century.
Popularity of the Name Nell
The popularity for the name Nell peaked in popularity in the year 1917 with 766 births, which ranked number 384 out of 8,877 unique names for that year. Nell had the most female births in 1917 with 766, which ranked number 220 out of 5,310 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1918 with 9, which ranked number 2,882 out of 4,813 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Nell has increased sharply over the last ten years from 32 births to 117 births, an increase of 265.63%. Among females, Nell has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 32 births to 117 births, an increase of 265.63%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nell
- 20 Year Trend of Nell: 408.70%
- 10 Year Trend of Nell: 265.63%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Nell: 265.63%
Popularity of Nell by State
Among females, Nell was most popular in Midwestern states with 20 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 14 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Nell. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 2045 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1038 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1061 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 1033 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1240 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 851 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 931 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Nell
- Total Births of Nell: 133 (13.84%)
- Female Births of Nell: 133 (13.84%)
Given the upward trend of Nell over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 13.84% increase in total births, for a total of 133 births in 2024. For Females, births for Nell have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 133 female births in 2024, an increase of 13.84%.