Boys name · Virginia
Nelson in Virginia
Nelson was the #655 most common boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 11 Nelson births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 3,056 were recorded from 1910 on.
Popularity over time
Nelson in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | #135 |
| 1926 | 38 | #116 |
| 1943 | 40 | #129 |
| 1959 | 40 | #175 |
| 1976 | 13 | #280 |
| 1992 | 24 | #259 |
| 2009 | 22 | #334 |
| 2025 | 11 | #655 |
Rank swung between #90 (1927) and #700 (2023) in Virginia, from #135 in 1910 to #655 in 2025.
The most Nelson births in Virginia in a single year was 55, in 1951. In 1927 it reached #90, its highest boys-name rank in Virginia.
Across the country, Nelson reached its highest rank of #44 in New Hampshire (1938). See Nelson in every state →
How popular is Nelson in Virginia?
Nelson was the #655 most common boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 11 Nelson births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 3,056 were recorded from 1910 on.
How many babies are named Nelson in Virginia?
In 2025, 11 babies born in Virginia were named Nelson.
What is the rank of Nelson in Virginia?
In 2025, Nelson sat at #655 on the boys list for Virginia.
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.