boy's name
Nelso
NEL-soh
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 90
Nelso is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1984 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1978, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1969.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nelso Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 30 |
How Popular Is Nelso?
In 1984, Nelso was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nelso
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nelso Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nelso over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nelso
- Pronunciation NEL-soh
Sibling Names for Nelso
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nelso — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nelso
Is Nelso a girl's or a boy's name?
Nelso is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nelso?
Nelso has 2 syllables.
When was Nelso most popular?
Nelso peaked in 1978, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.