Nelson is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #825 in 2025 with 300 recorded births. This places Nelson in the top 6% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 621 births ranking #377. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 51.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 5,694 boys born was named Nelson. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.