Nielsen Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationNEEL-sen / ˈniːlsən

Danish; Norwegian; Swedish

Meaning

son of Niels

Historical & Cultural Background

Nielsen is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Niels, which is a Scandinavian form of Nicholas. The name has been prevalent in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, reflecting the region's naming traditions. It is commonly used as both a surname and a given name in these cultures. The name has historical significance, often associated with notable figures in Scandinavian history.

Trend Summary

Nielsen has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with occasional peaks in usage.

Similar Names

NelsonNilesNikoNolanNashNicoNivenNate

Variants

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International Variants

  • Niels (Danish); Nils (Swedish); Nélson (Portuguese)

Famous people named Nielsen

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Fictional characters named Nielsen

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nielsen was first seen in the United States in 1991. Nielsen has ranked as high as #1366 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Nielsen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nielsen

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19915
20196