Total births
112
Girls' name · since 1971
Nikelle
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 112 babies named Nikelle, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 112
- total births
- 1971–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Nikelle sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 112 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Nikelle recorded 112 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1971 to 2009.
- 112 total births
- 1971–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
112 girls have been named Nikelle since 1971, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 112
- total births
- 1971–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Nikelle was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
11 babies were named Nikelle in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Nikelle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nikelle splits its recorded history at 1992: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1995 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nikelle at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Nikelle popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2009
- Peak year (1995)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Nikelle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nikelle's strongest decade.
57 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Nikelle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 1990s
1990s
57 births
- 2000s 18
2000s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 57 births (51% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikelle? ▼
Nikelle has been given to 112 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2009. 11 babies were born in 1995, its single highest year.
When was Nikelle most popular? ▼
Nikelle was most popular in the 1990s decade with 57 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
How long has the name Nikelle been used? ▼
Nikelle has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 39 years of data through 2009.
What names are similar to Nikelle? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nikki, Nikita, Niki, Nikole, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nikelle's data
- Nikelle's decade-level peak was the 1990s (57 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2000s -- 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 Nikelle
Nearby Names Like Nikelle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikelle
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Niki Girl
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Nikole Girl
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Nikia Girl
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Compare Nikelle side by side: Nikelle vs Nikki Nikelle vs Nikita Nikelle vs Niki
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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, 1971–2009 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nikelle: Baby Name Since 1971 - 112 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikelle. 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 Nikelle 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.