Total births
47
Boys' name · since 1999
Nykel
Since 1999, U.S. Social Security records show 47 babies named Nykel, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 47
- total births
- 1999–2020
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
47 boys have been named Nykel since 1999, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nykel recorded 47 times among boys since 1999, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2020.
- 47 total births
- 1999–2020 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
47 boys have been named Nykel since 1999, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2020.
- 47
- total births
- 1999–2020
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Nykel was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
11 babies were named Nykel in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
Nykel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nykel's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2000, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nykel at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
2008
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1999
Nykel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2020
- Peak year (2008)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Nykel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nykel's strongest decade.
29 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Nykel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
29 births
- 2020s 8
2020s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 29 births (62% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nykel? ▼
47 babies have been named Nykel since 1999. It was last recorded in 2020. The peak year was 2008 with 11 births.
When was Nykel most popular? ▼
Nykel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 29 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
How long has the name Nykel been used? ▼
Records for Nykel go back to 1999, giving 22 years of history through 2020.
What names are similar to Nykel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nykolas, Nyko, Nykeem, Nykee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nykel's data
- Nykel's decade-level peak was the 2000s (29 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2020s -- 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 Nykel
Nearby Names Like Nykel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nykel
Nykolas Boy
314 births
Nyko Boy
#5405 194 births
Nykeem Boy
92 births
Nykee Boy
10 births
Nykell Boy
7 births
Compare Nykel side by side: Nykel vs Nykolas Nykel vs Nyko Nykel vs Nykeem
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1999–2020 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nykel: Baby Name Since 1999 - 47 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nykel. 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 Nykel 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.