Boy · #10,798 in 2026

Nielsen

Name: Popularity of the name Nielsen in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nielsen, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,798

Peak Rank

#10,798 (2019)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1991

First Year

2019

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#10798

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nielsen

Nielsen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 6 Nielsens were born — ranking #10,798 that year. As of 2026, Nielsen ranks #10,798 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Nielsens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nielsen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nielsen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Neilson
Nielson
Nelson
Nilson
Nelsen
Nilsson
Nilsen
Neilsen
Neeson
Nealon
Niesen
Neilan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nielsen

What does the name Nielsen mean?

Nielsen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nielsen in 2026?

In 2026, Nielsen ranks #10,798 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nielsen most popular?

Nielsen reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #10,798 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Nielsen a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nielsen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nielsen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nielsen include Renick, Jamson, Jerrison. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nielsen

Nielsen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Nielsen's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #10,798. Use the chart and map above to compare Nielsen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.