Total births
24
Boys' name · since 1978
Nichlous
Nichlous has 24 recorded births since 1978 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1980 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 24
- total births
- 1978–1985
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
Nichlous sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 24 recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Nichlous recorded 24 times among boys since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 1985.
- 24 total births
- 1978–1985 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 75% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
24 boys have been named Nichlous since 1978, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1985.
- 24
- total births
- 1978–1985
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
75% of everyone ever named Nichlous was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
8 babies were named Nichlous in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Nichlous's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nichlous's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nichlous at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Nichlous popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–1985
- Peak year (1980)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Nichlous by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nichlous's strongest decade.
18 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 75% of all-time use.
Nichlous births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 18 births (75% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nichlous? ▼
Nichlous has been given to 24 babies in the U.S. since 1978, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1985. 8 babies were born in 1980, its single highest year.
When was Nichlous most popular? ▼
Nichlous was most popular in the 1980s decade with 18 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
How long has the name Nichlous been used? ▼
Records for Nichlous go back to 1978, giving 8 years of history through 1985.
What names are similar to Nichlous? ▼
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.
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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, 1978–1985 (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. "Nichlous: Baby Name Since 1978 - 24 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nichlous. 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 Nichlous 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.