Boys name · Illinois
Nelson in Illinois
As of 2025, Nelson was the #1105 most common boys name in Illinois, drawn from 7 births that year. Its total reaches 2,570 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1911.
Popularity over time
Nelson in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 | #224 |
| 1927 | 17 | #279 |
| 1944 | 20 | #256 |
| 1960 | 32 | #306 |
| 1976 | 37 | #271 |
| 1992 | 16 | #557 |
| 2009 | 15 | #685 |
| 2025 | 7 | #1105 |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #182 in 1912 to #1275 in 2017, starting at #224 in 1911 and ending at #1105 in 2025.
Illinois had the most Nelson births in 1959, with 48. In 1912 it reached #182, its highest boys-name rank in Illinois.
Across the country, Nelson reached its highest rank of #44 in New Hampshire (1938). See Nelson in every state →
How popular is Nelson in Illinois?
As of 2025, Nelson was the #1105 most common boys name in Illinois, drawn from 7 births that year. Its total reaches 2,570 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1911.
How many babies are named Nelson in Illinois?
7 Nelson babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Nelson in Illinois?
Nelson ranked #1105 among boys names in Illinois in 2025.
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.