Holding steady.
Popularity of Nellene since 1920
Babies named Nellene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 51 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 44 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nellene is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1920. It reached its highest popularity in 1951, though it never entered the top 1000. The name has remained in very occasional use, with its latest recorded birth in 2025. Its trajectory is stable but minimal. The name is a variant or elaboration of Nell, making it a cousin to other -ene names popular in the mid-20th century. Parental creativity likely played a role in its formation.
Nellene appears to be a 20th-century coinage, likely derived from the nickname Nell (originally a pet form of Helen) or the similar name Nelle, combined with the fashionable suffix -ene. It may also be considered a feminine elaboration of Neil. The name saw modest use in the United States beginning in the 1920s, reaching a peak in the 1950s before declining.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nell, Nellie
Sibling names for Nellene
Names that share Nellene's style, for a brother or sister.
