Total births
28
Boys' name · since 1913
Nelse
28 babies named Nelse in U.S. Social Security records since 1913, with the highest year being 1913. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 28
- total births
- 1913–1953
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
28 boys have been named Nelse since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nelse has been recorded 28 times among boys since 1913, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1953.
- 28 total births
- 1913–1953 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
28 boys have been named Nelse since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1953.
- 28
- total births
- 1913–1953
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Nelse was born in this single decade.
1913
Single peak year
6 babies were named Nelse in 1913 - its busiest year on record.
Nelse's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nelse's SSA record in two at 1924 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1930, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1913 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nelse at a glance
Last recorded 1953Peak year
1913
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Nelse popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1953
- Peak year (1913)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Nelse by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Nelse's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Nelse births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
6 births
- 1920s
1920s
12 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 12 births (43% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nelse? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 28 babies named Nelse. The most recent recorded year was 1953. Its busiest year on record was 1913, with 6 births.
When was Nelse most popular? ▼
Nelse was most popular in the 1920s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1913.
How long has the name Nelse been used? ▼
Records for Nelse go back to 1913, giving 41 years of history through 1953.
What names are similar to Nelse? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nelson, Nels, Nello, Nellie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nelse's data
- Nelse's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1950s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nelse
Nearby Names Like Nelse
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nelse
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Nello Boy
#11000 937 births
Nellie Boy
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Nelvin Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1913–1953 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nelse: Baby Name Since 1913 - 28 Births, Peak 1913." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nelse. 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 Nelse 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 June 2026.