Names / Boy names
Nelson
Current rank
#825
and easing
All-time peak
#136
in 1882
First recorded
1880
in U.S. data
Children named
80,100
since 1880
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #136 in 1882 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
A boys' name, Nelson makes its debut in 1880. 1882 marked its high point, reaching #136. Today it sits at #825 and is easing off its highs. Across all years, more than 80,100 children have been named this.