Nelson is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1406 in 2025 with 19 recorded births. This places Nelson in the top 23% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 40 births ranking #793. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 11.8%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 14,312 boys born was named Nelson. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.