Total births
11
Girls' name · since 1989
Nikohl
11 babies named Nikohl in U.S. Social Security records since 1989, with the highest year being 1989. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1989–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Nikohl is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 11 have been recorded since 1989.
Social Security Administration records show Nikohl recorded 11 times among girls since 1989, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1989 to 1992.
- 11 total births
- 1989–1992 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
11 girls have been named Nikohl since 1989, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1992.
- 11
- total births
- 1989–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Nikohl was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
6 babies were named Nikohl in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Nikohl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nikohl's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nikohl at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Nikohl popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–1992
- Peak year (1989)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 4 years of records
Nikohl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nikohl's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Nikohl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 6 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikohl? ▼
Since 1989, Social Security records show 11 babies named Nikohl. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 6 births.
When was Nikohl most popular? ▼
Nikohl was most popular in the 1980s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
How long has the name Nikohl been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nikohl since 1989 -- 4 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Nikohl? ▼
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 Nikohl's data
- Nikohl's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 1990s (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 Nikohl
Nearby Names Like Nikohl
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikohl
Nikki Girl
#3407 40,109 births
Nikita Girl
#4404 10,778 births
Niki Girl
#9639 7,048 births
Nikole Girl
#6706 6,982 births
Nikia Girl
3,728 births
Compare Nikohl side by side: Nikohl vs Nikki Nikohl vs Nikita Nikohl vs Niki
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, 1989–1992 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nikohl: Baby Name Since 1989 - 11 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikohl. 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 Nikohl 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.