How popular is the name Nelton in 2025?

Nelton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Nelton most popular?

Nelton peaked in 1941, reaching #2872 among US boy names.

Nelton will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Nelton entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #2872 in 1941, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2872

peak (1941)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Nelton are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Nelton alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Nelton in 2025?: Nelton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Nelton most popular?: Nelton peaked in 1941, reaching #2872 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Nelton with classmates?: Nelton will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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