Nicholi
Every Nicholi since 1982 — 390 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nicholi
Nicholi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,608 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 390 American babies have been named Nicholi. Its peak came in 2013, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nicholi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nicholi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,608 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,088 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,731 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,905 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,483 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,473 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,245 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,975 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,913 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,911 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,751 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,905 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,870 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4,975 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,113 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,421 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,617 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,999 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,118 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,988 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,201 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,459 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,955 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,967 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,339 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,583 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nicholi in 2025?
Nicholi ranked #11,608 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nicholi?
390 babies have been named Nicholi in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nicholi most popular?
Nicholi peaked in 2013, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Nicholi a boy or girl name?
Nicholi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nicholi rising or falling?
Nicholi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.