Nielsen
Pronunciation: [ n-EELS-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nielsen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 11 babies have been named Nielsen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nielsen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,150 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #22,150
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Nielsen
Nielsen is a boy name .
Nielsen is currently ranked #22,150 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nielsen include Nie, Niel, Niely, Nielie, Sen, Seny, Senie, Niy, Niie, and Niekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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