Total births
667
Girls' name · since 1962
Nichele
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 667 babies named Nichele, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 667
- total births
- 1962–2011
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Nichele sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 667 recorded since 1962.
Social Security Administration records show Nichele recorded 667 times among girls since 1962, 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 1962 to 2011.
- 667 total births
- 1962–2011 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
667 girls have been named Nichele since 1962, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2011.
- 667
- total births
- 1962–2011
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Nichele was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
45 babies were named Nichele in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Nichele's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nichele splits its recorded history at 1985: 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 2002 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1969 peak of 45 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nichele at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Nichele popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2011
- Peak year (1969)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Nichele by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Nichele's strongest decade.
208 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Nichele births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
119 births
- 1970s
1970s
208 births
- 1980s
1980s
170 births
- 1990s
1990s
132 births
- 2000s 33
2000s
33 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 208 births (31% of all-time use).
How Nichele compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Nichele's total volume
Nichele vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nichele by state
Where Nichele concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 43 | 6.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 18 | 2.7% |
California share of Nichele's total US births 6.4%
Even split
43 of 667 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nichele? ▼
Since 1962, Social Security records show 667 babies named Nichele. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 1969, with 45 births.
When was Nichele most popular? ▼
Nichele was most popular in the 1970s decade with 208 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Nichele most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nichele are California (43 births), New York (18 births).
How long has the name Nichele been used? ▼
Nichele has been recorded in Social Security data since 1962, spanning 50 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Nichele? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nicole, Nichole, Nicolette, Nicki, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nichele's data
- Nichele's decade-level peak was the 1970s (208 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Nicheles (43 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Nichele
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nichele
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Nicolette Girl
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Nicki Girl
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Nicolle Girl
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Compare Nichele side by side: Nichele vs Nicole Nichele vs Nichole Nichele vs Nicolette
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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, 1962–2011 (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. "Nichele: Baby Name Since 1962 - 667 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nichele. 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 Nichele 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.