Nichelle
Every Nichelle since 1961 — 5,548 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nichelle
Nichelle is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,639 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 5,548 American babies have been named Nichelle. Its peak came in 1968, when 395 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nichelle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nichelle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,639 | — | — |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,869 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,679 | — | — |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,543 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,892 | — | — |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,375 | — | — |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,479 | — | — |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,480 | — | — |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,338 | — | — |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,511 | — | — |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,649 | — | — |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,379 | — | — |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,944 | — | — |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,377 | — | — |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,340 | — | — |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,917 | — | — |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,347 | — | — |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,426 | — | — |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,773 | — | — |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,335 | — | — |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,709 | — | — |
| 2004 | 39 | #3,728 | — | — |
| 2003 | 47 | #3,169 | — | — |
| 2002 | 39 | #3,510 | — | — |
| 2001 | 66 | #2,402 | — | — |
| 2000 | 57 | #2,626 | — | — |
| 1995 | 116 | #1,416 | — | — |
| 1990 | 157 | #1,117 | — | — |
| 1985 | 152 | #1,005 | — | — |
| 1980 | 135 | #1,057 | — | — |
| 1975 | 117 | #1,031 | — | — |
| 1970 | 205 | #727 | — | — |
| 1965 | 14 | #3,501 | — | — |
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Famous people named Nichelle
- Nichelle Nichols Actor · b. 1932
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nichelle in 2025?
Nichelle ranked #11,639 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nichelle?
5,548 babies have been named Nichelle in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nichelle most popular?
Nichelle peaked in 1968, when 395 newborns received the name.
Is Nichelle a boy or girl name?
Nichelle is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nichelle rising or falling?
Nichelle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nichelle?
Well-known people named Nichelle include Nichelle Nichols (actor).