Nelson name meaning
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What does Nelson mean?
Unfading and Famous Nelson is used substantially in Finnish, Swedish, Tamil, Danish, English and Norwegian, Nelson means "Son of a Champion, New York Governor and American Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, Solemn, Son of Neil, Son of Nel or Modeled on the British Admiral Lord Nelson", a unisex name has origin in Irish, Celtic, Dutch, English and Old English.
Nelson is Dutch and English cognate of Neil. Nelson is celebrated on 3 February.
How do I pronounce Nelson?
n(e)-lson is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Nelson. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., nel-son.
Variants of Nelson
Naelson, Nelli, Helen, Neil, Nigellus, Niall, Neal, Nil, Janeil, Nella, Eileen, Elle, Leona, Ilene, Helenmarie, Helene, Nigel, Nial, Nilus, Janielle
How popular is the name Nelson?
Nelson was a popular name in United States. Over 77655 babies have been named Nelson since 1880. At its zenith in 1882, 1083 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 134th position.
However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 197 years but still performing better than most of the names. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 500 baby names an amazing 129 times
Nelson was a common name in France.
Over 7596 babies have been named Nelson since 1900. At the peak of its usage in 1992,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 93 years but it is still going strong.
Nelson is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names. In 1997, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 589 on boy names chart when 40 babies were named Nelson.
Over 589 people have been named Nelson in England and Wales. Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 300 names. In 2011, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 268 on boy names chart when 30 babies were named Nelson.
Over 332 babies in Switzerland have been named Nelson. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 500 names. Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 400 on boy names chart when 29 babies were named Nelson.
Over 440 babies in Belgium have been named Nelson.
Nelson is an uncommon baby name in still in use in Ireland. However things change on global perspective, Nelson is extremely popular in Brazil where every 1 in 600 have the name as well as in, Philippines, Colombia, Mozambique and Venezuela.
Also the baby name is popular in Angola, Uganda, Chile, Ecuador, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, Argentina, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Portugal, Honduras, El Salvador, Malawi, Peru, South Africa, Paraguay, Bolivia, Zambia, Mexico, Uruguay, Zimbabwe, Guatemala, Papua New Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Nicaragua, DR Congo, Indonesia, Canada, Cameroon, Ghana, East Timor, India, Sudan, Costa Rica, Haiti, Chad, Liberia and Panama.
As per our evaluation, over 2030000 people has been named Nelson globally.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2023 | 797 | 310 | 13414 | 6 |
| 2022 | 796 | 314 | 15215 | 5 |
| 2021 | 725 | 353 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 671 | 385 | 15049 | 5 |
| 2019 | 655 | 403 | 15501 | 5 |
| 2018 | 671 | 374 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 631 | 411 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 620 | 431 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 626 | 426 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 645 | 408 | 0 | 0 |
Facts
Nelson in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 298 | 456 | 5 | 6 |
 | 220 | 42 | 20 | 0 |
Here's what numbers has to say about Nelson
When it comes to yourself, you are the most self-critical person ever. Appreciate your time on this earth. Invest it in the right place. If number 11 is your soul urge no, it reveals your deepest desires. You secretly wish to inspire people with your life. Travel more, work less and be more present at the moment. Having no 5 as your personality number represents your extraordinary personality and creativity.
Other names similar to Nelson
- Belana - Recent and Unfamiliar Belana is used dominantly in German and English, Belana means "Light Mother" bestowed upon girls has origin in Celtic
- Arthur - The well-known and all time favorite unisex name Arthur means "Stone, Noble Strength or Bear", particulary used in Danish, Oriya and Kannada is rooted from Celtic and Germanic languages
- Coinneach mainly is used in Scottish has its origin in Celtic is a boy name, meaning of Coinneach is "The Handsome"
- Alauda - The girl name Alauda means "Lark or Little Passerine of the Fields" is originated from Celtic and Gaelic
- Iwen especially is used in Breton aimed at boys that of Germanic, Old High German and Celtic origin, meaning of Iwen is "Shrub, Yew or The Archeress"
Middle names for Nelson
Here is a list of prospering and in vogue middle names that go with the baby name Nelson.
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Famous people named Nelson
- Nelson Oduber, Prime Minister of Aruba
- Nelson Doubleday, U.S. book publisher and president of Doubleday Company
- Nelson Shoemaker, (February 17, 1911
- Nelson H. Barbour, influential Adventist writer and publisher
- Nelson Hackett, escaped slave who fled to Canada
- Nelson Doubleday Jr., Nelson Doubleday Jr
- Nelson Annandale, Scottish zoologist, entomologist, anthropologist
- Nelson Ned, Brazilian singer-songwriter
- Nelson T. Johnson, US ambassador to the Republic of China from 1935 to 1941 and to Australia
- Nelson Hawks, was
- Nelson Harris, is Baptist minister and a former mayor of Roanoke
- Nelson Allen, former Kentucky state Senator renowned for his commitment to education
- Nelson Illingworth, {{Australian Dictionary of Biography
- Nelson Bentley, American poet and professor at the University of Washington
- Nelson Baker, Roman Catholic priest and church administrator
- Nelson Martinez, Cuban operatic baritone
- Nelson Bengston, United States businessman whose political views and actions
- Nelson Fogarty, first Anglican Bishop of Damaraland
- Nelson Hardy, Australian rugby league footballer of the 1920s and 1930s
- Nelson Platt Wheeler, U.S. Representative from the state of Pennsylvania
- Nelson Burton Jr., Nelson "Bo" Burton Jr
- Nelson Lee, Taiwanese born Canadian actor
- Nelson Wesley Trout, first African-American bishop in the Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Nelson Barrera, Mexican professional baseball player
- Nelson Dawson, English artist and member of the Arts and Crafts movement
- Nelson Lichtenstein, professor of history at the University of California
- Nelson L. Goldberg, innovator
- Nelson Hayward, sixth mayor of Cleveland, Ohio
- Nelson Cruikshank, was known nationally
- Nelson Pass, designer of audio amplifiers
- Nelson Peery, American political activist and author
- Nelson W. Polsby, American political scientist
- Nelson E. Whitaker, American businessman and politician
- Nelson Hart, Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nelson Batista, Cuban salsa dancer
- Nelson Burton Sr., Nelson Burton Sr
- Nelson "Jack" Edwards, 1917–1974, was Vice President of the UAW
- Nelson B. McCormick, U.S. Representative from Kansas
- Nelson Gordon Bigelow, Ontario lawyer and political figure
- Nelson Rae, American radio and stage actor
- Nelson Levy, leading figure
- Nelson Cavaquinho, was one of the most important singer/composers of samba
- Nelson W. Winbush, educator and retired assistant principal
- Nelson Goodman, American philosopher,
- Nelson Horatio Darton, geologist
- Nelson Algren, American writer
- Nelson Piquet, Brazilian former racing driver and businessman
- Nelson Shin, animation director
- Nelson W. Aldrich, prominent American politician and a leader of the Republican Party
- Nelson S. Bond, American author
- Nelson Riddle, Nelson Smock Riddle Jr
- Nelson Dewey, American politician
Lists having Nelson
- Boys names beginning with N
- Girls names beginning with N
- American Baby Names
- Celtic Baby Names
- Dutch Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Irish Baby Names
- Danish Baby Names
- Finnish Baby Names
- Tamil Baby Names
- Norwegian Baby Names
- Swedish Baby Names
- Indian Baby Names
- Popular English Boy Names
- Boy names that ends with -son
- Baby Names that mean Son
- Baby Names that mean Champion
- Baby Names that mean Solemn
- Baby Names that mean Modeled
- Baby Names that mean Lord
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
- Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html