Name meaning & stats
Nilson
Nilson. 356 US babies since 1940, peak 2007. Notable Nilsons are 1.6× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2007
356 US babies were named Nilson between 1940 and 2025.
Nilson around the world
- France: 150 babies since 1900, peak 2017
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Nilsons end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.6× | Medium · 10 people |
| Footballer | 1.5× | Low · 9 people |
| Journalist | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Entrepreneur | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are politicians, Nilsons show up 1.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 63% of Nilsons use it
- Nilson 63%
- Neilson 37%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2007)