Total births
172
Boys' name · since 1978
Nickalous
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 172 babies named Nickalous, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 172
- total births
- 1978–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Nickalous is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 172 have been recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Nickalous recorded 172 times among boys since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2013.
- 172 total births
- 1978–2013 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
172 boys have been named Nickalous since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2013.
- 172
- total births
- 1978–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Nickalous was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
13 babies were named Nickalous in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Nickalous's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nickalous's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1995 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nickalous at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Nickalous popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2013
- Peak year (1995)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Nickalous by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nickalous's strongest decade.
76 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Nickalous births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s
1980s
38 births
- 1990s
1990s
76 births
- 2000s
2000s
40 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 76 births (44% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nickalous? ▼
172 babies have been named Nickalous since 1978. It was last recorded in 2013. The peak year was 1995 with 13 births.
When was Nickalous most popular? ▼
Nickalous was most popular in the 1990s decade with 76 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
How long has the name Nickalous been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nickalous since 1978 -- 36 years through the most recent 2013 data.
What names are similar to Nickalous? ▼
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 Nickalous's data
- Nickalous's decade-level peak was the 1990s (76 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.
- 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 Nickalous
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nickalous
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Nick Boy
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Nickolas Boy
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Nico Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1978–2013 (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. "Nickalous: Baby Name Since 1978 - 172 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nickalous. 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 Nickalous 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 June 2026.