Nelson is a boy's name of English origin. It was derived from the Middle English given name Nel, which itself came from the Old French word "Neil," meaning "champion" or "valiant." The name Nelson has been popular for centuries, with notable bearers including the British admiral Horatio Nelson, who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and is famous for his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. However, it is important to note that this presentation does not discuss any celebrations or character traits associated with people named Nelson.
Based on the statistics provided for the name Nelson in the United States from 1880 to 2023, we can observe several trends over time.
In the late 19th century and early 20th century, the number of births with the name Nelson fluctuated between approximately 60 to 140 per year. However, starting in the mid-1950s, there was a significant increase in popularity for this name. The highest peak occurred in 1953, with 1012 births that year.
The popularity of the name Nelson continued to rise until it reached another peak in 1959 with 1082 births. This high level of popularity persisted throughout the 1960s and early 1970s, with the number of annual births ranging between 600 to 900.
However, starting around 1973, there was a gradual decline in the popularity of the name Nelson. By 1980, the number of births had decreased to 640, and this downward trend continued into the late 20th century.
In recent years, the popularity of the name Nelson has continued to decrease. From 2000 onwards, the annual number of births with this name ranged between 315 to 619. The most recent data available shows that in 2022 and 2023, there were 315 and 310 births respectively.
In conclusion, although the name Nelson experienced periods of popularity, particularly during the mid-20th century, its usage has generally declined over time. It is still a relatively common name today, but it does not reach the heights of popularity seen in previous decades.