Neilson

Boy name

Neilson has been given to 218 babies in the U.S. since 1927. It peaked in 1975.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

218

Peak year

1975 (15 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1927

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Neilson — alternate spellings parents actually use.

80,140 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Neilson.

218 babies since 1920

219 babies since 1966

217 babies since 1970

221 babies since 1949

221 babies since 1972

221 babies since 1976

215 babies since 1971

222 babies since 1971

How popular is the name Neilson?

Neilson has been given to 218 babies in the U.S. since 1927. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Neilson peak?

Neilson peaked in 1975, when 15 babies were given the name.

Is Neilson a girl or boy name?

Neilson is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Neilson are boys).

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