Nykel
boy nameNykel entered the US charts in 1999, peaked at #6042 in 1999, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1999–2025
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rank today
#6042
peak (1999)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #6042 |
| 2000s | #9364 |
| 2020s | #8739 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Nykel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Nykel alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nykel in 2025?
- Nykel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Nykel most popular?
- Nykel peaked in 1999, reaching #6042 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nykel with classmates?
- Nykel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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