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Nelson

Nelson is a boy name of French origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginFrench
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#623

How popular is Nelson?

Popularity in the United States

Nelson has been given to 78,481 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 4,264 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Nelson per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Nelson has been given to 8,081 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 1990s. It has held a steady level of use since.

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Babies named Nelson per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 2,436 people called Nelson living in Spain, with an average age of 40.2.

78,481 Babies named since 1880
1950s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Nelson

Is Nelson a boy's or a girl's name?

Nelson is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Nelson?

Nelson has been given to 78,481 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.