Total births
64
Girls' name · since 1968
Necola
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 64 babies named Necola, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 64
- total births
- 1968–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
Necola sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 64 recorded since 1968.
Social Security Administration records show Necola recorded 64 times among girls since 1968, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 1980.
- 64 total births
- 1968–1980 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
64 girls have been named Necola since 1968, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1980.
- 64
- total births
- 1968–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Necola was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
14 babies were named Necola in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Necola's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Necola splits its recorded history at 1973: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1970 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Necola at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Necola popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–1980
- Peak year (1970)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Necola by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Necola's strongest decade.
42 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Necola births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
17 births
- 1970s
1970s
42 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 42 births (66% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Necola? ▼
Since 1968, Social Security records show 64 babies named Necola. The most recent recorded year was 1980. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 14 births.
When was Necola most popular? ▼
Necola was most popular in the 1970s decade with 42 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
How long has the name Necola been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Necola since 1968 -- 13 years through the most recent 1980 data.
What names are similar to Necola? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nechama, Necole, Necia, Nechelle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Necola's data
- Necola's decade-level peak was the 1970s (42 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Necola
Nearby Names Like Necola
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Necola
Nechama Girl
#1569 4,030 births
Necole Girl
1,346 births
Necia Girl
675 births
Nechelle Girl
295 births
Necie Girl
219 births
Compare Necola side by side: Necola vs Nechama Necola vs Necole Necola vs Necia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1968–1980 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Necola: Baby Name Since 1968 - 64 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/necola. 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 Necola 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 July 2026.