Nelson
girl nameNelson entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2263 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#2263
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4087 |
| 1920s | #3929 |
| 1930s | #3516 |
| 1940s | #4198 |
| 1950s | #5508 |
| 1960s | #5880 |
| 1970s | #6735 |
| 1980s | #8645 |
| 1990s | #11668 |
| 2000s | #14179 |
| 2010s | #15539 |
| 2020s | #14619 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Nelson are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nelson alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nelson in 2025?
- Nelson is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nelson most popular?
- Nelson peaked in 1936, reaching #2263 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nelson with classmates?
- Nelson will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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