Total births
131
Girls' name · since 1969
Nichoel
Nichoel has 131 recorded births since 1969 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1985 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 131
- total births
- 1969–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Nichoel is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 131 have been recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show Nichoel recorded 131 times among girls since 1969, 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 1969 to 1988.
- 131 total births
- 1969–1988 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
131 girls have been named Nichoel since 1969, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1988.
- 131
- total births
- 1969–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Nichoel was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
11 babies were named Nichoel in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Nichoel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nichoel splits its recorded history at 1978: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1984 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nichoel at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Nichoel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–1988
- Peak year (1985)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Nichoel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Nichoel's strongest decade.
68 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Nichoel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s
1970s
68 births
- 1980s
1980s
57 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 68 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nichoel? ▼
131 babies have been named Nichoel since 1969. It was last recorded in 1988. The peak year was 1985 with 11 births.
When was Nichoel most popular? ▼
Nichoel was most popular in the 1970s decade with 68 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
How long has the name Nichoel been used? ▼
Nichoel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1969, spanning 20 years of data through 1988.
What names are similar to Nichoel? ▼
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 Nichoel's data
- Nichoel's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (68 total births) through the 1980s (57) -- 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 Nichoel
Nearby Names Like Nichoel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nichoel
Nicole Girl
#318 594,500 births
Nichole Girl
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Nicolette Girl
#2015 17,129 births
Nicki Girl
6,083 births
Nicolle Girl
#3025 6,077 births
Compare Nichoel side by side: Nichoel vs Nicole Nichoel vs Nichole Nichoel 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, 1969–1988 (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. "Nichoel: Baby Name Since 1969 - 131 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nichoel. 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 Nichoel 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.