Neilson
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
""Son of Neil" | Formal: "Descendant of Neil""

From Modern American

"Son of Neil" | Formal: "Descendant of Neil" Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Neilson at a glance
Meaning"Son of Neil" | Formal: "Descendant of Neil"
OriginModern American
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#11982
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Origin & history of Neilson
1
Modern American roots
Neilson comes from the Modern American tradition, meaning "Son of Neil" | Formal: "Descendant of Neil".
How popular is Neilson?
1975 peak year
Neilson reached its widest reach during the 1970s. In 1975, 15 babies received the name (ranked #2719). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #11982), with about 6 babies given the name annually. The all-time total comes to roughly 218 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
15 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #2,719)
6 Avg. per year
(last decade)
60 Total registrations
last 10 years
218 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #11,982) Rare
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Numerology of Neilson
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
N5
E5
I9
L3
S1
O6
N5
Sum: 34 → Life path 7
Personality of Neilson
🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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