Girl · #16,763 in 2026

Nichele

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

Current Rank

#16,763

Peak Rank

#1,835 (1969)

Total Babies

667

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1962

First Year

2011

Last Year

1969

Peak Year

#1835

Peak Rank

667

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nichele

Nichele first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1962, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1969, when 45 Nicheles were born — ranking #1,835 that year. As of 2026, Nichele ranks #16,763 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 667 Nicheles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nichele

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nichele

What does the name Nichele mean?

Nichele is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1962. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nichele in 2026?

In 2026, Nichele ranks #16,763 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nichele most popular?

Nichele reached its peak popularity in 1969, ranking #1,835 that year with 45 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nichele most popular?

Nichele has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nichele.

Is Nichele a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nichele?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nichele include Lenita, Mardi, Melodi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nichele

Nichele is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1962 and has accumulated 667 births in the dataset. Nichele's peak popularity came in 1969 when it ranked #1,835. Use the chart and map above to compare Nichele'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.