Boys name · New Jersey
Nelson in New Jersey
The SSA records 3,325 Nelson births in New Jersey, counting years with 5 or more from 1912. In 2025 it stood as the #810 most popular boys name, from 8 births that year.
Popularity over time
Nelson in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 12 | #129 |
| 1928 | 21 | #145 |
| 1944 | 20 | #148 |
| 1960 | 48 | #157 |
| 1977 | 63 | #99 |
| 1993 | 46 | #159 |
| 2009 | 22 | #345 |
| 2025 | 8 | #810 |
New Jersey had the most Nelson births in 1979, with 63. Nelson's highest rank in New Jersey was #95, set in 1979.
Nelson started at #129 in 1912 and finished at #810 in 2025 on the boys list in New Jersey, with a high of #95 in 1979 and a low of #1150 in 2021.
Nationally, Nelson's strongest state was New Hampshire, where it hit #44 in 1938. See Nelson in every state →
How popular is Nelson in New Jersey?
The SSA records 3,325 Nelson births in New Jersey, counting years with 5 or more from 1912. In 2025 it stood as the #810 most popular boys name, from 8 births that year.
How many babies are named Nelson in New Jersey?
8 Nelson babies were born in New Jersey in 2025.
What is the rank of Nelson in New Jersey?
In 2025, Nelson sat at #810 on the boys list for New Jersey.
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.