boy's name
Nelton
NEL-tun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 79
Nelton is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1967 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 1941, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1919.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nelton Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Nelton?
In 1967, Nelton 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 Nelton
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nelton Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nelton over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nelton
- English NEL-tun
Sibling Names for Nelton
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nelton — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nelton
How popular is the name Nelton?
In 1967, Nelton 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 Nelton a girl's or a boy's name?
Nelton is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nelton?
Nelton has 2 syllables.
When was Nelton most popular?
Nelton peaked in 1941, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.