Boys name · New York
Nelson in New York
As of 2025, Nelson was the #522 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 31 births that year. Its total reaches 12,427 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Nelson in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 10 | #179 |
| 1926 | 59 | #162 |
| 1943 | 81 | #141 |
| 1959 | 307 | #93 |
| 1976 | 174 | #103 |
| 1992 | 129 | #163 |
| 2009 | 57 | #324 |
| 2025 | 31 | #522 |
Its rank among boys names in New York ran from #91 in 1953 to #859 in 2023, starting at #179 in 1910 and ending at #522 in 2025.
Its busiest year in New York was 1959, with 307 Nelson births. In 1953 it reached #91, its highest boys-name rank in New York.
Across the country, Nelson reached its highest rank of #44 in New Hampshire (1938). See Nelson in every state →
How popular is Nelson in New York?
As of 2025, Nelson was the #522 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 31 births that year. Its total reaches 12,427 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Nelson in New York?
New York recorded 31 births of babies named Nelson in 2025.
What is the rank of Nelson in New York?
Nelson's 2025 rank among boys names in New York was #522.
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.