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Nelson

male

Meaning

"Son of Neil"

Originally an English surname, it became a given name through surname-to-forename transfer in modern usage.

Popularity History of Nelson

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#778Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#778

Nelson was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+19

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Nelson Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Nelson.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Nelson

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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