How Many People Are Named Nechelle?
Complete statistics for the name Nechelle: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nechelle is a very rare female name, with only 283 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,165,713 Americans. The majority of those named Nechelle are now in their forties, with the peak year of popularity being 1970 when 17 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 signifies leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 295 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1970Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nechelle Through the Generations
Nechelle has seen a stable presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1970 where 17 births were recorded. Since then, the name has maintained a steady trend, with most of the individuals named Nechelle falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't particularly trendy, it's not fading away either, keeping a balanced position between classic and modern preferences.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nechelle's American roots
📄 About the Name Nechelle
How Many People Have the Name Nechelle?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 283 people in the United States currently share the name Nechelle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,165,713 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nechelle a Common or Rare Name?
Nechelle is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nechelle Mean?
Nechelle means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nechelle in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nechelle Most Popular?
The name Nechelle reached peak popularity in 1970, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nechelle?
Approximately 283 people named Nechelle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 295. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,165,713 Americans.
Is Nechelle a rare name?
Nechelle is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,165,713 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nechelle mean?
Nechelle means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Nechelle more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nechelle are male and 100% are female.
When was Nechelle most popular?
Nechelle peaked in 1970 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.