How Common is the First Name Nels?
We estimate that there are 1,825 people named Nels who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Nels is the 2,956th most common for men, and the 6,975th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Nels?
The average person named Nels is 47.86 years old.
Is Nels a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
19 people named Nels were born in the U.S. in 2023. It was the 5,053rd most popular name for boys, and the 10,632nd most popular overall.
The popularity of Nels peaked in 1884, when it was the 306th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Nels a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Nels is almost exclusively a male name. The Social Security Administration does not record any females born with the name Nels.