Boys name · Illinois
Nelson in Illinois
Nelson was the 1105th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 7 babies named Nelson that year. Since 1911, Illinois families have named 2,570 babies Nelson.
Popularity over time
Nelson in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 | 224th |
| 1927 | 17 | 279th |
| 1944 | 20 | 256th |
| 1960 | 32 | 306th |
| 1976 | 37 | 271st |
| 1992 | 16 | 557th |
| 2009 | 15 | 685th |
| 2025 | 7 | 1105th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 224th in 1911 to 1105th in 2025.
The most babies named Nelson in Illinois in a single year was 48, in 1959. Its best showing was 182nd among boys names in 1912.
Across the country, Nelson reached its best rank of 44th in New Hampshire (1938). See Nelson in every state →
How popular is Nelson in Illinois?
Nelson was the 1105th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 7 babies named Nelson that year. Since 1911, Illinois families have named 2,570 babies Nelson.
How many babies are named Nelson in Illinois?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Nelson in Illinois. The most babies named Nelson in Illinois in a single year was 48, in 1959.
What is the rank of Nelson in Illinois?
Nelson ranked 1105th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 182nd among boys names in 1912.
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.