Girl · #10,745 in 2026

Nechelle

Name: Popularity of the name Nechelle in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nechelle, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,745

Peak Rank

#3,579 (1970)

Total Babies

295

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1967

First Year

2000

Last Year

1970

Peak Year

#3579

Peak Rank

295

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nechelle

Nechelle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1967, with 15 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 17 Nechelles were born — ranking #3,579 that year. As of 2026, Nechelle ranks #10,745 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 295 Nechelles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nechelle

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nechelle is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nickel
Knuckle
Nickle
Nicol
Nichelle
Nickell
Nicoll
Nikkel
Nicholl
Nicholle
Nicole
Nichole

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nechelle

What does the name Nechelle mean?

Nechelle is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1967. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nechelle in 2026?

In 2026, Nechelle ranks #10,745 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Nechelle most popular?

Nechelle reached its peak popularity in 1970, ranking #3,579 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Nechelle a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nechelle is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nechelle?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nechelle include Carren, Wileen, Tacey. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nechelle

Nechelle is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1967 and has accumulated 295 births in the dataset. Nechelle's peak popularity came in 1970 when it ranked #3,579. Use the chart and map above to compare Nechelle's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.