Nello Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationNEL-oh / /ˈnɛloʊ/Italian; Spanish
Meaning
Italian: 'little Nello'; Spanish: diminutive of 'Anselmo'
Historical & Cultural Background
Nello is often considered a diminutive form of the name Anselmo, which has roots in Germanic languages. In Italian culture, diminutive forms are commonly used as terms of endearment. The name gained some recognition through literature and art, particularly in the context of Italian heritage.
Trend Summary
Nello is a less common name in the United States, with limited popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nell
- Nellie
International Variants
- Noé (French)
- Nélio (Portuguese)
Famous people named Nello
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Fictional characters named Nello
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nello was first seen in the United States in 1911. Nello has ranked as high as #831 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Illinois, California, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Nello has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nello (1957)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 18 |
| 1914 | 33 |
| 1915 | 45 |
| 1916 | 39 |
| 1917 | 41 |
| 1918 | 27 |
| 1919 | 35 |
| 1920 | 37 |
| 1921 | 53 |
| 1922 | 26 |
| 1923 | 29 |
| 1924 | 32 |
| 1925 | 24 |
| 1926 | 21 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 21 |
| 1929 | 18 |
| 1930 | 20 |
| 1931 | 19 |
| 1932 | 20 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1936 | 14 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |