Name Legacy

Nelson

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Nelson was most popular in 1959, when 1,084 American babies were given the name — ranking #508 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,689, with 300 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 80,140 people named Nelson.

Most popular in1959
Rank that year#508
Births that year1,084
Total since 188080,140

Nelson over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Nelson’s peak in 1959. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org