Total births
17
Boys' name · since 2006
Naelson
Since 2006, U.S. Social Security records show 17 babies named Naelson, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 17
- total births
- 2006–2009
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Naelson sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 17 recorded since 2006.
Social Security Administration records show Naelson recorded 17 times among boys since 2006, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2006 to 2009.
- 17 total births
- 2006–2009 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
17 boys have been named Naelson since 2006, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2009.
- 17
- total births
- 2006–2009
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Naelson was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
7 babies were named Naelson in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
Naelson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Naelson's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2006, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Naelson at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
2009
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2006
Naelson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2006–2009
- Peak year (2009)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 4 years of records
Naelson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Naelson's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Naelson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 17 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Naelson? ▼
Since 2006, Social Security records show 17 babies named Naelson. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 7 births.
When was Naelson most popular? ▼
Naelson was most popular in the 2000s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
How long has the name Naelson been used? ▼
Naelson has been recorded in Social Security data since 2006, spanning 4 years of data through 2009.
What names are similar to Naelson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Naeem, Nael, Naethan, Naetochukwu, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Naelson
Nearby Names Like Naelson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Naelson
Naeem Boy
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Nael Boy
#1037 1,458 births
Naethan Boy
93 births
Naetochukwu Boy
84 births
Naeshawn Boy
19 births
Compare Naelson side by side: Naelson vs Naeem Naelson vs Nael Naelson vs Naethan
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2006–2009 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Naelson: Baby Name Since 2006 - 17 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/naelson. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Naelson draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.