Boy · #12,271 in 2026

Nichalos

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

Current Rank

#12,271

Peak Rank

#2,468 (1989)

Total Babies

485

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

2012

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#2468

Peak Rank

485

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nichalos

Nichalos first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 26 Nichaloss were born — ranking #2,468 that year. As of 2026, Nichalos ranks #12,271 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 485 Nichaloss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Nichalos

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

Nickolas
Nikolas
Nicolaus
Nikolaus
Nickolaus
Mitchells
Michals
Nacelles
Nicholas
Nicolas
Nickels
Nickles

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nichalos

What does the name Nichalos mean?

Nichalos is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nichalos in 2026?

In 2026, Nichalos ranks #12,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nichalos most popular?

Nichalos reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #2,468 that year with 26 babies given the name.

Is Nichalos a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nichalos?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nichalos include Alexandria, Laroy, Angelica. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nichalos

Nichalos is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 485 births in the dataset. Nichalos's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #2,468. Use the chart and map above to compare Nichalos'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.