How Many People Are Named Nelson?
people in the United States are named Nelson
1 in 4,196 people has this name
Popularity Rank
π Rare
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
1,083 births
Trend
Stable
π Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
From an English surname meaning "son of NEIL". It was originally given in honour of the British admiral Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). His most famous battle was the Battle of Trafalgar, in which he repulsed the fleet of Napoleon, but was himself killed. Another notable bearer was the South African statesman Nelson Mandela (1918-2013). Mandela's birth name was Rolihlahla; as a child he was given the English name Nelson by a teacher.
β§ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
π₯ Age Distribution
Average Age: 61.8 years old
π Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
π State-Wise Distribution
π‘ Fun Facts About "Nelson"
- 322 babies were named Nelson in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1959
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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