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Nelson

Nelson is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Nelson?

Recorded births named Nelson by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	80,140 births
England & Wales since 1996	739 births
Ireland since 1964	30 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Nelson's popularity over time

Babies named Nelson per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1959 (1,084/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2012 (40/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2003 (5/yr).

When was Nelson popular?

Nelson reached its peak in 1959, when it was the #508 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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