Will my child share the name Nellie-Mae with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Nellie-Mae per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nellie-Mae in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Nellie-Mae becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Nellie-Mae has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 729 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1501 in 2022. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Nellie-Mae a good choice for a distinctive name?

Nellie-Mae is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Nellie-Mae a popular baby name in the United States?

Nellie-Mae does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2575

Nellie-Mae

Nellie-Mae is a distinctive choice, ranked #2575 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Nellie-Mae in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2575

About the Name Nellie-Mae

Nellie-Mae has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 729 places in five years. It was most popular in 2022 at #1501 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2014.

Nellie-Mae is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.