Boys name · Texas
Nelson in Texas
In SSA data for Texas, 4,247 babies are named Nelson across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1033 most popular boys name, with 23 born.
Popularity over time
Nelson in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 13 | #265 |
| 1928 | 25 | #341 |
| 1944 | 35 | #296 |
| 1960 | 35 | #399 |
| 1977 | 30 | #437 |
| 1993 | 56 | #381 |
| 2009 | 57 | #471 |
| 2025 | 23 | #1033 |
Its busiest year in Texas was 2003, with 71 Nelson births. Nelson's highest rank in Texas was #235, set in 1916.
Its rank among boys names in Texas ran from #235 in 1916 to #1033 in 2025, starting at #265 in 1912 and ending at #1033 in 2025.
Nationally, Nelson's strongest state was New Hampshire, where it hit #44 in 1938. See Nelson in every state →
How popular is Nelson in Texas?
In SSA data for Texas, 4,247 babies are named Nelson across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1033 most popular boys name, with 23 born.
How many babies are named Nelson in Texas?
Texas recorded 23 births of babies named Nelson in 2025.
What is the rank of Nelson in Texas?
Nelson ranked #1033 among boys names in Texas in 2025.
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.