Total births
11
Girls' name · since 1977
Ninotchka
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Ninotchka, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1977–1991
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Ninotchka sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 11 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Ninotchka recorded 11 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 1991.
- 11 total births
- 1977–1991 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
11 girls have been named Ninotchka since 1977, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1991.
- 11
- total births
- 1977–1991
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Ninotchka was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
6 babies were named Ninotchka in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Ninotchka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ninotchka's full recorded timeline at 1991, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1991, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1977 peak of 6 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ninotchka at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Ninotchka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1991
- Peak year (1977)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Ninotchka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Ninotchka's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Ninotchka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 6 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ninotchka? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 11 babies named Ninotchka. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 6 births.
When was Ninotchka most popular? ▼
Ninotchka was most popular in the 1970s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Ninotchka been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ninotchka since 1977 -- 15 years through the most recent 1991 data.
What names are similar to Ninotchka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nina, Ninfa, Ninette, Ninel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ninotchka's data
- Ninotchka's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s 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 Ninotchka
Nearby Names Like Ninotchka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ninotchka
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Ninfa Girl
2,464 births
Ninette Girl
825 births
Ninel Girl
295 births
Ninah Girl
217 births
Compare Ninotchka side by side: Ninotchka vs Nina Ninotchka vs Ninfa Ninotchka vs Ninette
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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, 1977–1991 (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. "Ninotchka: Baby Name Since 1977 - 11 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ninotchka. 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 Ninotchka 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.