Total births
15
Boys' name · since 1985
Nickelous
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Nickelous, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1985–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
15 boys have been named Nickelous since 1985, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nickelous recorded 15 times among boys since 1985, 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 1985 to 2009.
- 15 total births
- 1985–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 boys have been named Nickelous since 1985, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 15
- total births
- 1985–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Nickelous was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
5 babies were named Nickelous in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Nickelous's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nickelous's full recorded timeline at 1987, 67% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 33% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1985, with just 5 recorded births.
Nickelous at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Nickelous popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2009
- Peak year (1985)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Nickelous by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nickelous's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Nickelous births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 10 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nickelous? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 15 babies named Nickelous. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 5 births.
When was Nickelous most popular? ▼
Nickelous was most popular in the 1980s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
How long has the name Nickelous been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nickelous since 1985 -- 25 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Nickelous? ▼
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 Nickelous's data
- Nickelous's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- 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 Nickelous
Nearby Names Like Nickelous
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nickelous
Nicholas Boy
#117 926,047 births
Nicolas Boy
#184 101,585 births
Nick Boy
#1418 50,457 births
Nickolas Boy
#1542 39,356 births
Nico Boy
#211 21,294 births
Compare Nickelous side by side: Nickelous vs Nicholas Nickelous vs Nicolas Nickelous vs Nick
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1985–2009 (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. "Nickelous: Baby Name Since 1985 - 15 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nickelous. 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 Nickelous 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.