Nichalus
Uncommon name with an uncertain meaning and linguistic origin.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Nichalus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nichalus today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nichalus births was 1989 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nichalus. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nichalus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1989
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2000 SSA rank
#11,633
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Nichalus: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nichalus from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nichalus by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nichalus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nichalus
The name Nichalus is a masculine given name of uncertain origin, with roots that can be traced back to ancient civilizations. One theory suggests that it derives from the Greek word "nikē," meaning victory, and "laos," meaning people, potentially signifying "victorious among the people." Another perspective links it to the Latin "Nicolaus," which is a combination of the Greek words "nikē" and "laos," translating to "victor of the people."
In the early years of Christianity, the name Nichalus was occasionally bestowed upon individuals, likely inspired by the biblical figure Saint Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century Christian saint known for his generosity and gift-giving traditions. The earliest recorded instance of the name Nichalus can be found in the chronicles of the Byzantine Empire, where a nobleman named Nichalus Basilicus lived during the 9th century.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Nichalus appeared sporadically in various regions of Europe, particularly in areas influenced by Greek and Latin cultures. One notable figure was Nichalus de Gorran, a 13th-century French philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the study of biblical exegesis.
During the Renaissance period, the name Nichalus gained some popularity, especially among Italian families. One notable bearer of the name was Nichalus Machiavelli, a 15th-century Italian philosopher, writer, and political theorist, best known for his influential work "The Prince."
In the 17th century, Nichalus Copernicus, a Polish mathematician and astronomer, revolutionized the understanding of the universe by proposing the heliocentric model, which placed the Sun at the center of the solar system.
Another prominent figure with the name Nichalus was Nichalus Flamel, a 14th-century French scribe and manuscript-seller, who achieved legendary status due to his association with the pursuit of alchemy and the legendary philosopher's stone.
While the name Nichalus has had a rich historical presence, its usage has diminished over time, with more modern variations such as Nicholas, Nikolas, and Niko becoming more widespread. However, the name continues to hold a enduring place in the annals of history, serving as a reminder of the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the evolution of names throughout the ages.
People
Nichalus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nichalus as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nichalus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nichalus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nichalus going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Nichalus a common name?
We classify Nichalus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nichalus most popular?
The single biggest year for Nichalus was 1989, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nichalus is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nichalus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nichalus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nichalus in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Nichalus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nichalus in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nichalus can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Nichalus?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Nichalus at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.