Boy nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Neilson
//ˈnilsən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19757 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Neilson's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Neilson's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Neilson |
|---|---|
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
Neilson through the decades
- Neilson peaked in 1975, when 15 babies were named Neilson in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1998–2022), use of Neilson has fallen 12% compared to the 10 years before that.