Nelson Wimmer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Nelson Wimmer — son of Neil
92K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Nelson Wimmer 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 Wimmer: Andreas Wimmer, Swiss sociologist, Lieber Professor of Sociology and Political Philosophy at Columbia University Bill Wimmer, American railroad executive who worked in operations for the Union Pacific Railroad Boniface Wimmer (1809–1887), German monk who founded the first Benedictine monastery in the United States Brian Wimmer (born 1959), American actor Carina Wimmer (born 1995), German pistol sport shooter Carl Wimmer (born 1975), former member of the Utah House of Representatives Carolus Wimmer (born 1948), German-Venezuelan communist politician and university professor Chris Wimmer (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: Wimmer

English

Andreas Wimmer, Swiss sociologist, Lieber Professor of Sociology and Political Philosophy at Columbia University Bill Wimmer, American railroad executive who worked in operations for the Union Pacific Railroad Boniface Wimmer (1809–1887), German monk who founded the first Benedictine monastery in the United States Brian Wimmer (born 1959), American actor Carina Wimmer (born 1995), German pistol sport shooter Carl Wimmer (born 1975), former member of the Utah House of Representatives Carolus Wimmer (born 1948), German-Venezuelan communist politician and university professor Chris Wimmer (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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Numerology

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

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Wimmer?
The surname Wimmer originates from English. Andreas Wimmer, Swiss sociologist, Lieber Professor of Sociology and Political Philosophy at Columbia University Bill Wimmer, American railroad executive who worked in operations for the Union Pacific Railroad Boniface Wimmer (1809–1887), German monk who founded the first Benedictine monastery in the United States Brian Wimmer (born 1959), American actor Carina Wimmer (born 1995), German pistol sport shooter Carl Wimmer (born 1975), former member of the Utah House of Representatives Carolus Wimmer (born 1948), German-Venezuelan communist politician and university professor Chris Wimmer (born 1.
What are the origins of the name Nelson Wimmer?
The name Nelson Wimmer combines two different traditions: the first name Nelson has Scandinavian roots, while the surname Wimmer originates from English.
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