How Many People Are Named Nels?
3,819
people in the United States are named Nels
1 in 87,719 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#4977
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0011%
Of US population
Peak Year
1918
65 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Danish
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Danish variant of NILS.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 76.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Minnesota
228
California
144
Wisconsin
84
Illinois
77
Washington
60
Iowa
42
Michigan
42
North Dakota
34
Nebraska
19
South Dakota
12
💡 Fun Facts About "Nels"
- 18 babies were named Nels in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1918
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Minnesota
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