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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Neilson — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Neill|Neily
ScottishBoy→ Stable

Neilson

NALE-sun · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11870 in 2022

Peak: #11870 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11870 in 2022

Peak: #11870 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20172022

Rank #11870 · Rising since 2017

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend55

Holding steady in the rankings.

Uniqueness45

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
ScottishNorsePatronymicClassicStrong2-syllableBoyTraditionalHeritage
Character
steady determinationpractical wisdomloyal strengthindependent spirit
STRONG
High confidence

Neilson is a Scottish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Neilson at a Glance
Meaning:Son of Neil, derived from Old Norse Niall meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'. A patronymic surname used as a given name.
Language root:Old Norse · Scottish
Peak rank:#11870 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Neilson Powless
Professional cyclist
Similar Sound
NelsonNilsonNolan◈NealNeill
Similar Style
FraserGarrettCollin◈Brennan◈Magnus
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Neilson
Rowan◈Callum◈Lachlan◈Finn◈HamishEileenMaura
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↓ Declining
Collin◈
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→ Stable
Brennan◈
Irish · #1054
↓ Declining
Magnus
Latin · #749
→ Stable
Logan
Scottish · #46
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Neilson · Overview
Summary

Neilson is a Scottish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Neilson carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
neilson.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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