Nelson Stallings

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Nelson Stallings — son of Neil
92K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Nelson Stallings 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 Stallings: A. E. Stallings (born 1968), American poet and translator Ben Stallings (born 1987), American professional football fullback Bill Stallings (1962–2010), American professional soccer forward Dennis Stallings (born 1974), American former professional football player Don Stallings (born 1938), American professional football defensive lineman Earl Stallings (1916–2006), American Baptist minister and activist in the Civil Rights Movement Felix Stallings Jr. 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: Stallings

English

A. E. Stallings (born 1968), American poet and translator Ben Stallings (born 1987), American professional football fullback Bill Stallings (1962–2010), American professional soccer forward Dennis Stallings (born 1974), American former professional football player Don Stallings (born 1938), American professional football defensive lineman Earl Stallings (1916–2006), American Baptist minister and activist in the Civil Rights Movement Felix Stallings Jr.

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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 Stallings

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 Stallings:

3
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Stallings?
The surname Stallings originates from English. A. E. Stallings (born 1968), American poet and translator Ben Stallings (born 1987), American professional football fullback Bill Stallings (1962–2010), American professional soccer forward Dennis Stallings (born 1974), American former professional football player Don Stallings (born 1938), American professional football defensive lineman Earl Stallings (1916–2006), American Baptist minister and activist in the Civil Rights Movement Felix Stallings Jr.
What are the origins of the name Nelson Stallings?
The name Nelson Stallings combines two different traditions: the first name Nelson has Scandinavian roots, while the surname Stallings originates from English.
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