Nilson
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Son of Neil; Champion
Background: The name Nilson originates from the English and Scandinavian surname meaning 'son of Neil.' It derives from the name Neil, which is linked to the meaning 'champion.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#4,301
Total births
344
Most popular decade
2000s
(345 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+2,610 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1982
Gender usage
100% male
0% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1982
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #5,620
- Peak year
- 2007
- Peak year births
- 17
- Peak rank
- #5,208
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 14
- Recent rank
- #6,171
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