Total births
17
Girls' name · since 1977
Nacola
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 17 babies named Nacola, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 17
- total births
- 1977–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
17 girls have been named Nacola since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nacola has been recorded 17 times among girls since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 1981.
- 17 total births
- 1977–1981 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 71% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
17 girls have been named Nacola since 1977, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1981.
- 17
- total births
- 1977–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Nacola was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
7 babies were named Nacola in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Nacola's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nacola's full recorded timeline at 1978, 59% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 41% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1978, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1977 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nacola at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Nacola popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1981
- Peak year (1977)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Nacola by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Nacola's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Nacola births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
12 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 12 births (71% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nacola? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 17 babies named Nacola. The most recent recorded year was 1981. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 7 births.
When was Nacola most popular? ▼
Nacola was most popular in the 1970s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Nacola been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nacola since 1977 -- 5 years through the most recent 1981 data.
What names are similar to Nacola? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nacole, Nachelle, Nacy, Nacona, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nacola's data
- Nacola's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nacola
Nearby Names Like Nacola
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nacola
Nacole Girl
1,018 births
Nachelle Girl
449 births
Nacy Girl
35 births
Nacona Girl
34 births
Nache Girl
15 births
Compare Nacola side by side: Nacola vs Nacole Nacola vs Nachelle Nacola vs Nacy
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Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nacola: Baby Name Since 1977 - 17 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nacola. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nacola draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.