Nilson Name Popularity and Statistics
Nilson is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Nilson?
Nilson is spelled N-I-L-S-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Nilson Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,194
Recorded Births11
- Boys usage fell 995 places to #7,194 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Nilson Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2001 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 11 | #7,194 |
| 2024 | Boys | 14 | #6,199 |
| 2023 | Boys | 8 | #8,921 |
| 2022 | Boys | 6 | #10,863 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6 | #10,605 |
| 2019 | Boys | 17 | #5,340 |
| 2018 | Boys | 14 | #6,036 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2016 | Boys | 14 | #6,053 |
| 2015 | Boys | 11 | #7,066 |
| 2014 | Boys | 8 | #8,781 |
| 2013 | Boys | 10 | #7,537 |
| 2012 | Boys | 11 | #7,050 |
| 2011 | Boys | 12 | #6,578 |
| 2010 | Boys | 8 | #8,803 |
| 2009 | Boys | 11 | #7,236 |
| 2008 | Boys | 15 | #5,767 |
| 2007 | Boys | 17 | #5,210 |
| 2006 | Boys | 10 | #7,427 |
| 2005 | Boys | 9 | #7,640 |
| 2004 | Boys | 9 | #7,536 |
| 2003 | Boys | 11 | #6,258 |
| 2002 | Boys | 12 | #5,725 |
| 2001 | Boys | 8 | #7,536 |
When Was Nilson Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2019 · Boys
17 recorded births
National rank #5,340
2007 · Boys
17 recorded births
National rank #5,210
2008 · Boys
15 recorded births
National rank #5,767
2024 · Boys
14 recorded births
National rank #6,199
Where Nilson Ranked Highest in 1982
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,125 | 5 |