Nelson Bohannon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Nelson Bohannon — son of Neil
92K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Nelson Bohannon is a name that combines Scandinavian origins. The first name Nelson is a masculine given name of Scandinavian origin. Patronymic meaning "son of Neil" (from Old Irish Niall, "champion"). Admiral Horatio Nelson made this name famous at the Battle of Trafalgar. The surname Bohannon: Camille Bohannon, American radio announcer and journalist David D. Bohannon (1898–1995) American real estate developer, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area Etdrick Bohannon (born 1973), American basketball player Fred Bohannon (1958–1999), American football player Hamilton Bohannon (1942–2020), American musician and producer, often credited simply as Bohannon Jason Bohannon (born 1987), American basketball player Jim Bohannon (1944–2022), American radio show host John Bohannon, science journalist Jordan Bohannon (born 1997), American basketball player, brother of Jason Naz Bohannon (born 1. Nelson is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 92K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Nelson reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Nelson

Meaning: son of Neil

Scandinavian

Patronymic meaning "son of Neil" (from Old Irish Niall, "champion"). Admiral Horatio Nelson made this name famous at the Battle of Trafalgar.

Surname: Bohannon

English

Camille Bohannon, American radio announcer and journalist David D. Bohannon (1898–1995) American real estate developer, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area Etdrick Bohannon (born 1973), American basketball player Fred Bohannon (1958–1999), American football player Hamilton Bohannon (1942–2020), American musician and producer, often credited simply as Bohannon Jason Bohannon (born 1987), American basketball player Jim Bohannon (1944–2022), American radio show host John Bohannon, science journalist Jordan Bohannon (born 1997), American basketball player, brother of Jason Naz Bohannon (born 1.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Nelson is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
Sweden 14%
Norway 10%
Denmark 8%
United Kingdom 22%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Nelson by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Nelson Bohannon

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Nelson Bohannon:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Nelson?
The first name Nelson originates from Scandinavian. Patronymic meaning "son of Neil" (from Old Irish Niall, "champion"). Admiral Horatio Nelson made this name famous at the Battle of Trafalgar.
When was Nelson most popular?
The name Nelson reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bohannon?
The surname Bohannon originates from English. Camille Bohannon, American radio announcer and journalist David D. Bohannon (1898–1995) American real estate developer, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area Etdrick Bohannon (born 1973), American basketball player Fred Bohannon (1958–1999), American football player Hamilton Bohannon (1942–2020), American musician and producer, often credited simply as Bohannon Jason Bohannon (born 1987), American basketball player Jim Bohannon (1944–2022), American radio show host John Bohannon, science journalist Jordan Bohannon (born 1997), American basketball player, brother of Jason Naz Bohannon (born 1.
What are the origins of the name Nelson Bohannon?
The name Nelson Bohannon combines two different traditions: the first name Nelson has Scandinavian roots, while the surname Bohannon originates from English.
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