Boys name · Pennsylvania
Nelson in Pennsylvania
Nelson was the 830th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 10 babies named Nelson that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 4,539 babies Nelson.
Popularity over time
Nelson in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | 194th |
| 1926 | 66 | 145th |
| 1943 | 52 | 158th |
| 1959 | 52 | 219th |
| 1976 | 41 | 198th |
| 1992 | 28 | 300th |
| 2009 | 24 | 373rd |
| 2025 | 10 | 830th |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania fell from 194th in 1910 to 830th in 2025.
The most babies named Nelson in Pennsylvania in a single year was 79, in 1948. Its best showing was 113th among boys names in 1938.
Across the country, Nelson reached its best rank of 44th in New Hampshire (1938). See Nelson in every state →
How popular is Nelson in Pennsylvania?
Nelson was the 830th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 10 babies named Nelson that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 4,539 babies Nelson.
How many babies are named Nelson in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Nelson in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Nelson in Pennsylvania in a single year was 79, in 1948.
What is the rank of Nelson in Pennsylvania?
Nelson ranked 830th among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 113th among boys names in 1938.
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.