FIRST NAME
Nelson
Nelson is the 312th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 77,934 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 322 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #312 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
151,713
living · #251
2020 CENSUS
77,934
living · #312
BABIES NAMED NELSON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025300
As a male name, Nelson peaked in 1959, when 1,084 babies were named Nelson (the #244 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #17,495 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
322
living · #17,495
BABIES NAMED NELSON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1913–2023
20236
As a female name, Nelson peaked in 1927, when 13 babies were named Nelson (the #2659 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)