Boys name · Texas
Nelson in Texas
Nelson was the 1033rd most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 23 babies named Nelson that year. Since 1912, Texas families have named 4,247 babies Nelson.
Popularity over time
Nelson in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 13 | 265th |
| 1928 | 25 | 341st |
| 1944 | 35 | 296th |
| 1960 | 35 | 399th |
| 1977 | 30 | 437th |
| 1993 | 56 | 381st |
| 2009 | 57 | 471st |
| 2025 | 23 | 1033rd |
Its rank among boys names in Texas fell from 265th in 1912 to 1033rd in 2025.
The most babies named Nelson in Texas in a single year was 71, in 2003. Its best showing was 235th among boys names in 1916.
Across the country, Nelson reached its best rank of 44th in New Hampshire (1938). See Nelson in every state →
How popular is Nelson in Texas?
Nelson was the 1033rd most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 23 babies named Nelson that year. Since 1912, Texas families have named 4,247 babies Nelson.
How many babies are named Nelson in Texas?
In 2025, 23 babies were named Nelson in Texas. The most babies named Nelson in Texas in a single year was 71, in 2003.
What is the rank of Nelson in Texas?
Nelson ranked 1033rd among boys names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 235th among boys names in 1916.
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.