6,222births recorded
2Countries
2Variants
1968Peak · United States
#10917United States 2025
Nichelle is a girl name family recorded 6,222 times in 2 countries since 1961. It ranks highest today in the United States (#10917 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1968, at 12.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Nichelle
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nichelle | English | 5,548 | 🇺🇸 United States | #10917 | 1968 | ▼ 53 % |
| Nichelle | English | 7 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1994 | – |
| Nichele | English | 667 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1969 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Nichelle ↔ Nichele — spelling variant
Questions about Nichelle
How popular is the name Nichelle?
In 2025 it ranked #10917 in the United States. Official registers record 6,222 births across 2 countries.
What is Nichelle in other languages?
Nichele (English).
When was Nichelle most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1968, at 12.8 births per 100,000.
Is Nichelle a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Nichelle is a girl name.