Nello: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Nello

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1921

53 babies

All-time total

955

#5,341 all-time among boys

First recorded

1911

in Social Security records

Nello popularity over time

955 babies have been named Nello since 1911, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	260	260	26	–	#936
1920s	10	279	289	29	+11%	#967
1930s	8	132	140	14	-52%	#1,633
1940s	–	67	67	7	-52%	#1,777
1950s	–	84	84	8	+25%	#1,953
1960s	–	43	43	4	-49%	#2,739
1970s	–	22	22	2	-49%	#5,199
1980s	–	16	16	2	-27%	#6,160
1990s	–	–	–	–	–	–
2000s	–	5	5	1	–	#13,894
2010s	–	18	18	2	+260%	#11,726
2020s (to 2025)	–	11	11	2	+2%	#11,925

The story of Nello

Nello is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1911, 955 American babies have been named Nello. Its peak came in 1921, when 53 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1920s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nello stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Nello?

The median living Nello is about 66 years old; half are between 51 and 76. An estimated 200 people named Nello are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Nello year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–	–	–
2024	–	–	6	#11,925
2023	–	–	–	–
2022	–	–	–	–
2021	–	–	5	#13,495
2020	–	–	–	–
2019	–	–	–	–
2018	–	–	6	#11,745
2017	–	–	6	#11,773
2016	–	–	6	#11,726
2015	–	–	–	–
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2011	–	–	–	–
2010	–	–	–	–
2009	–	–	5	#13,894
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1995	–	–	–	–
1990	–	–	–	–
1985	–	–	–	–
1980	–	–	5	#6,961
1975	–	–	–	–
1970	–	–	5	#5,224
1965	–	–	5	#4,271
1960	–	–	5	#4,429
1955	–	–	17	#1,953
1950	–	–	–	–
1945	–	–	5	#3,639
1940	–	–	16	#1,777
1935	–	–	10	#2,490
1930	8	#3,569	20	#1,680
1925	5	#5,556	24	#1,565
1920	–	–	37	#1,202
1915	–	–	45	#936
1910	–	–	–	–
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1900	–	–	–	–
1895	–	–	–	–
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Nello

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Nello Pagani Italian motorcycle racer and racing driver (1911–2003) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Nello, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Nello?

The median living Nello is about 66 years old. Half of all living Nellos are between 51 and 76 years old.

How many people named Nello are alive today?

An estimated 200 people named Nello are alive in the United States, based on 955 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Nello in 2025?

Nello did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Nello?

955 babies have been named Nello in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Nello most popular?

Nello peaked in 1921, when 53 newborns received the name.

Is Nello a boy or girl name?

Nello is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Nello rising or falling?

Nello is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Nello?

Well-known people named Nello include Nello Pagani (racing driver).

Names like Nello

Names that sound and feel close to Nello: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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