Nels
Nels: name meaning, origin and popularity
Boy name
How popular is Nels?
22U.S. babies in 2025
#309peak rank (1884)
3,841babies since 1880
Since 1880, 3,841 boys in the U.S. have been named Nels. Its highest rank for boys was #309 in 1884. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Nels FAQ
How popular is the name Nels?
Since 1880, 3,841 boys in the U.S. have been named Nels. Its highest rank for boys was #309 in 1884. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Nels a boy or girl name?
Nels is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 3,841 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).