Compare two names
Neilson and Nelson side by side: Neilson peaked in 1975 and Nelson in 1959; in 2025 they were given to 0 and 300 babies.
Neilson and Nelson, year by year
Girls and boys together; Neilson solid, Nelson dashed.
| Neilson | Nelson | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 0 | 300 |
| Rank 2025 | not ranked | #825 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 218 | 80,140 |
| Peak year | 1975 | 1959 |
| Girls | 0% | 1% |
| Alive, estimated | 198 | 49,100 |
| Median age | 41 | 45 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.