Boys name · California
Nelson in California
The SSA records 6,035 Nelson births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1913. In 2025 it stood as the #750 most popular boys name, from 35 births that year.
Popularity over time
Nelson in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 | #270 |
| 1930 | 13 | #313 |
| 1946 | 21 | #347 |
| 1962 | 50 | #362 |
| 1978 | 73 | #294 |
| 1994 | 124 | #298 |
| 2009 | 71 | #462 |
| 2025 | 35 | #750 |
Its busiest year in California was 1990, with 206 Nelson births. Nelson's highest rank in California was #226, set in 1990.
Nelson started at #270 in 1913 and finished at #750 in 2025 on the boys list in California, with a high of #226 in 1990 and a low of #806 in 2022.
Nationally, Nelson's strongest state was New Hampshire, where it hit #44 in 1938. See Nelson in every state →
How popular is Nelson in California?
The SSA records 6,035 Nelson births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1913. In 2025 it stood as the #750 most popular boys name, from 35 births that year.
How many babies are named Nelson in California?
In 2025, 35 babies born in California were named Nelson.
What is the rank of Nelson in California?
Nelson's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #750.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.