boy's name
Nelse
NELS (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 28
Nelse is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1953 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1913, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nelse Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Nelse?
In 1953, Nelse was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nelse
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nelse Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nelse over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nelse
- English NELS
Sibling Names for Nelse
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nelse — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nelse
How popular is the name Nelse?
In 1953, Nelse was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nelse a girl's or a boy's name?
Nelse is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nelse?
Nelse has 1 syllable.
When was Nelse most popular?
Nelse peaked in 1913, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.