At a glance
- In short
- Neldon is a strong and distinctive English name, meaning "from the hilltop pasture." It has a rugged, outdoorsy feel and historical significance in Utah.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1957 (#3,993)
- Babies in 1957
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,246 in 1935
- First recorded
- 1917
Meaning of Neldon
Neldon is a strong and distinctive name of English origin, meaning "from the hilltop pasture." This name has a rugged and outdoorsy feel, evoking images of wide-open spaces and natural beauty. Neldon is a rare name, but it has been consistently used in Utah, particularly in the early to mid-20th century. With its unique sound and historical significance in the region, Neldon carries a sense of tradition and individuality. It's an excellent choice for parents seeking a name that stands out while still having deep roots in American culture.
How to pronounce Neldon
English
- Pronounced NEHL-dən /ˈnɛldən/
Popularity of Neldon in the U.S.
Neldon was last recorded in the U.S. in 1957, ranked #3,993 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,246 in 1935. It first appears in the records in 1917.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1917–1957 24 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 5 | 3,993 | back (not recorded in 1952–1956) |
| 1951 | 6 | 3,364 | ▼ 343 |
| 1950 | 7 | 3,021 | back (not recorded in 1949) |
| 1948 | 8 | 2,788 | ▲ 945 |
| 1947 | 5 | 3,733 | ▼ 1,043 |
| 1946 | 8 | 2,690 | back (not recorded in 1945) |
| 1944 | 5 | 3,430 | ▼ 867 |
| 1943 | 9 | 2,563 | ▲ 649 |
| 1942 | 6 | 3,212 | ▼ 556 |
| 1941 | 8 | 2,656 | ▲ 803 |
| 1940 | 5 | 3,459 | ▼ 850 |
| 1939 | 8 | 2,609 | back (not recorded in 1936–1938) |
| 1935 | 11 | 2,246 | ▲ 727 |
| 1934 | 7 | 2,973 | ▼ 235 |
| 1933 | 8 | 2,738 | back (not recorded in 1931–1932) |
| 1930 | 5 | 4,001 | ▼ 754 |
| 1929 | 7 | 3,247 | ▲ 450 |
| 1928 | 6 | 3,697 | ▼ 246 |
| 1927 | 7 | 3,451 | ▲ 257 |
| 1926 | 6 | 3,708 | ▲ 33 |
| 1925 | 6 | 3,741 | back (not recorded in 1922–1924) |
| 1921 | 5 | 4,322 | ▼ 36 |
| 1920 | 5 | 4,286 | back (not recorded in 1918–1919) |
| 1917 | 5 | 3,981 | new |