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Nichelle
OriginAmerican, contemporary variation of Michelle
Meaning"people of victory"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#11639
2025 SSA
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
About Nichelle
A modern twist on Michelle spotlighted by Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols.
Nichelle is also given to boys.
Pronounced nee-SHEL.
As of October 2026, Nichelle ranked #11639 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #486 in 1968.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Famous Nichelles
- Grace Dell "Nichelle" NicholsGirl
American actress
- Nichelle Strong aka Nikki DGirl
American rapper
- Nichelle Patrice PrinceGirl
Canadian soccer player
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