Nelson Pauly

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Nelson Pauly — son of Neil
92K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Nelson Pauly 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 Pauly: Adrienne Pauly, French actress and pop-rock singer Alain Pauly, Belgian entomologist; the standard abbreviation for his name when referring to biologixal taxa described by him is Pauly August Pauly, German teacher and encyclopedist Daniel Pauly, French-born fishery scientist in Canada David Pauly, American baseball player Dieter Pauly, German football referee Ira B. Pauly, American psychiatrist Jean Samuel Pauly, Swiss inventor of flying machines and the integrated cartridge. John J. Pauly, Marquette University Chancellor Louis Pauly, political scientist in Canada Mark V. 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: Pauly

French

Adrienne Pauly, French actress and pop-rock singer Alain Pauly, Belgian entomologist; the standard abbreviation for his name when referring to biologixal taxa described by him is Pauly August Pauly, German teacher and encyclopedist Daniel Pauly, French-born fishery scientist in Canada David Pauly, American baseball player Dieter Pauly, German football referee Ira B. Pauly, American psychiatrist Jean Samuel Pauly, Swiss inventor of flying machines and the integrated cartridge. John J. Pauly, Marquette University Chancellor Louis Pauly, political scientist in Canada Mark V.

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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 Pauly

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 Pauly:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

6
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Pauly?
The surname Pauly originates from French. Adrienne Pauly, French actress and pop-rock singer Alain Pauly, Belgian entomologist; the standard abbreviation for his name when referring to biologixal taxa described by him is Pauly August Pauly, German teacher and encyclopedist Daniel Pauly, French-born fishery scientist in Canada David Pauly, American baseball player Dieter Pauly, German football referee Ira B. Pauly, American psychiatrist Jean Samuel Pauly, Swiss inventor of flying machines and the integrated cartridge. John J. Pauly, Marquette University Chancellor Louis Pauly, political scientist in Canada Mark V.
What are the origins of the name Nelson Pauly?
The name Nelson Pauly combines two different traditions: the first name Nelson has Scandinavian roots, while the surname Pauly originates from French.
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