Boy nameCurrently #6,353 in the USFalling
Nilson
//ˈnɪlsən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20196 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nilson'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.
Nilson's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nilson |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 14 |
Nilson through the decades
- Nilson peaked in 2019, when 17 babies were named Nilson in the US.
- The 2000s were Nilson's strongest decade, averaging 12 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Nilson has fallen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nilson currently ranks #6,353 in the US and is cooling off.