NAME PROFILE
Nilson
Derived from the French word for 'little blackbird' or 'little hawk'; it describes a person who is spirited, observant, and possesses an inherent grace that allows them to soar in any environment.
Key Stats
| Total births | 356 |
| Gender | Male (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 1982 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1982 |
| Most recent | 1982 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Jean-Henri Marlet (Renowned French lithographer and painter) · Doug Marlette (Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist) · Marlet (Historical figure referenced in heraldry and regional French records) · Marlene Dietrich (Iconic actress whose name shares the same linguistic root) · Marlette (A key figure used as a pseudonym in historical French literature)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MartyLettieMarleyLottie
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