Nichelle Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationnih-SHELL / /nɪˈʃɛl/

English; African American

Meaning

Victory of the people

Historical & Cultural Background

Nichelle is a modern name that emerged in the 20th century, often associated with African American culture. It is a feminine form of the name 'Nicholas,' which has Greek origins. The name gained popularity in the United States, particularly in the context of the civil rights movement and the representation of African Americans in media.

Trend Summary

Nichelle has seen limited popularity in the United States, primarily as a unique name choice.

Similar Names

MichelleNatashaNicoletteNadineNicolinaNinaNerissa

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Famous people named Nichelle

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Fictional characters named Nichelle

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Sibling Suggestions

NicholasNicoleNicoNishaNiaNikita

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nichelle was first seen in the United States in 1989. Nichelle has ranked as high as #1191 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Nichelle has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nichelle (1989)

StateBirthsShare
DC 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19895