Neilson
boy nameNeilson entered the US charts in 1927, peaked at #2637 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1927–2025
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rank today
#2637
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3780 |
| 1950s | #3827 |
| 1970s | #4031 |
| 1980s | #5571 |
| 1990s | #7687 |
| 2000s | #10538 |
| 2010s | #11382 |
| 2020s | #10863 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Neilson are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Neilson alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Neilson in 2025?
- Neilson is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Neilson most popular?
- Neilson peaked in 1975, reaching #2637 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Neilson with classmates?
- Neilson will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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