Boys name · Massachusetts
Nelson in Massachusetts
Nelson was the 499th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2022, with 10 babies named Nelson that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 2,493 babies Nelson.
Popularity over time
Nelson in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | 95th |
| 1927 | 28 | 119th |
| 1943 | 16 | 166th |
| 1959 | 16 | 211th |
| 1974 | 38 | 113th |
| 1990 | 37 | 147th |
| 2006 | 16 | 306th |
| 2022 | 10 | 499th |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts fell from 95th in 1910 to 499th in 2022.
The most babies named Nelson in Massachusetts in a single year was 45, in 1976. Its best showing was 95th among boys names in 1910.
Across the country, Nelson reached its best rank of 44th in New Hampshire (1938). See Nelson in every state →
How popular is Nelson in Massachusetts?
Nelson was the 499th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2022, with 10 babies named Nelson that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 2,493 babies Nelson.
How many babies are named Nelson in Massachusetts?
In 2022, 10 babies were named Nelson in Massachusetts. The most babies named Nelson in Massachusetts in a single year was 45, in 1976.
What is the rank of Nelson in Massachusetts?
Nelson ranked 499th among boys names in Massachusetts in 2022. Its best showing was 95th among boys names in 1910.
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.