Total births
92
Boys' name · since 1972
Nichael
Nichael has 92 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1981 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 92
- total births
- 1972–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
92 boys have been named Nichael since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Nichael has 92 recorded births among boys since 1972, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1995.
- 92 total births
- 1972–1995 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
92 boys have been named Nichael since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1995.
- 92
- total births
- 1972–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Nichael was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
11 babies were named Nichael in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Nichael's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nichael's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1981 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nichael at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Nichael popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1995
- Peak year (1981)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Nichael by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nichael's strongest decade.
55 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Nichael births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s
1980s
55 births
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 55 births (60% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nichael? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 92 babies named Nichael. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1981, with 11 births.
When was Nichael most popular? ▼
Nichael was most popular in the 1980s decade with 55 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
How long has the name Nichael been used? ▼
Nichael has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 24 years of data through 1995.
What names are similar to Nichael? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nicholas, Nicolas, Nick, Nickolas, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nichael's data
- Nichael's decade-level peak was the 1980s (55 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 1990s -- 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 Nichael
Nearby Names Like Nichael
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nichael
Nicholas Boy
#117 926,047 births
Nicolas Boy
#184 101,585 births
Nick Boy
#1418 50,457 births
Nickolas Boy
#1542 39,356 births
Nico Boy
#211 21,294 births
Compare Nichael side by side: Nichael vs Nicholas Nichael vs Nicolas Nichael vs Nick
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, 1972–1995 (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. "Nichael: Baby Name Since 1972 - 92 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nichael. 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 Nichael 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.