How Common is the First Name Nelson?
We estimate that there are 50,757 people named Nelson who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Nelson is the 414th most common for men, and the 891st most common overall.
How Old are People Named Nelson?
The average person named Nelson is 43.21 years old.
Is Nelson a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
319 people named Nelson were born in the U.S. in 2022. It was the 796th most popular name for boys, and the 1,635th most popular overall.
The popularity of Nelson peaked in 1882, when it was the 134th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Nelson a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Nelson is almost exclusively a male name. 99.4% of people named Nelson are male.
Popularity of Nelson in England
In 2020, Nelson was the in England and Wales.