Total births
171
Girls' name · since 1972
Nicholl
Nicholl has 171 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1980 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 171
- total births
- 1972–1988
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
171 girls have been named Nicholl since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nicholl has been recorded 171 times among girls since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1988.
- 171 total births
- 1972–1988 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
171 girls have been named Nicholl since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1988.
- 171
- total births
- 1972–1988
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Nicholl was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
19 babies were named Nicholl in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Nicholl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nicholl's full recorded timeline at 1981, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1973, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1980 peak of 19 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nicholl at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Nicholl popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1988
- Peak year (1980)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Nicholl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nicholl's strongest decade.
108 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Nicholl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
63 births
- 1980s
1980s
108 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 108 births (63% of all-time use).
Nicholl by state
Where Nicholl concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 3.5% |
California share of Nicholl's total US births 3.5%
6 of 171 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nicholl? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 171 babies named Nicholl. The most recent recorded year was 1988. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 19 births.
When was Nicholl most popular? ▼
Nicholl was most popular in the 1980s decade with 108 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Nicholl most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nicholl are California (6 births).
How long has the name Nicholl been used? ▼
Nicholl has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 17 years of data through 1988.
What names are similar to Nicholl? ▼
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 Nicholl's data
- California records the most Nicholls (6 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 Nicholl
Nearby Names Like Nicholl
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nicholl
Nicole Girl
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Nichole Girl
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Nicolette Girl
#2015 17,129 births
Nicki Girl
6,083 births
Nicolle Girl
#3025 6,077 births
Compare Nicholl side by side: Nicholl vs Nicole Nicholl vs Nichole Nicholl 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, 1972–1988 (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. "Nicholl: Baby Name Since 1972 - 171 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nicholl. 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 Nicholl 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.