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