Nichelle

Girl name

Nichelle has been given to 5,548 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It peaked in 1968.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

5,548

Peak year

1968 (395 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1961

10-year trend

▼ -58%

Gender split

100% girls / 0% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Nichelle — alternate spellings parents actually use.

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Richellegirl

8,456 babies since 1942

Nichollegirl

1,837 babies since 1966

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FAQ

How popular is the name Nichelle?

Nichelle has been given to 5,548 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nichelle peak?

Nichelle peaked in 1968, when 395 babies were given the name.

Is Nichelle a girl or boy name?

Nichelle is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Nichelle are girls).

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