Nelle
A girls’ name of Greek origin, meaning bright light; diminutive of Helen or Eleanor.
Babies a year
18
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#1639
18 babies
In 2025, 18 babies in England and Wales were named Nelle. In the US, 15 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 169 in 1917.
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