Name profile

Nerys

A modern Welsh name of somewhat uncertain formation.

Usage languagesWelsh
US rank (2023)#15,194

Meaning and history

Nerys is a modern Welsh feminine name, probably based on Welsh nêr, meaning “lord,” “hero,” or “nobleman,” with a name-forming ending. Its precise modern formation is not entirely certain, so elaborate translations should be avoided. The name became familiar during the twentieth-century revival of Welsh-language personal names. Notable bearers include Welsh actor Nerys Hughes and Welsh politician Nerys Evans. It should retain its Welsh pronunciation and cultural context.

Popularity over timeUS births · girls
20042004: no US SSA record for this spelling
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20142014: 5 births, rank #16,513
2015: no US SSA record for this spelling
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2022: no US SSA record for this spelling
20232023: 5 births, rank #15,194

In 2023, 5 babies were recorded with the name Nerys, ranking #15,194 among girls.