Girl
Nicole
victory of the people
About Nicole
Throughout the decades, this elegant name has maintained steady popularity due to its sophisticated simplicity and international appeal. Nicole possesses a refined quality that transcends trends, offering parents a safe yet stylish choice that works seamlessly in professional and personal contexts. The name has been borne by accomplished actresses, athletes, authors, and leaders across various fields, demonstrating its versatility and enduring appeal. Its French heritage lends it an air of cultured elegance, while its widespread use has made it accessible and familiar. Nicole flows smoothly with most surnames and middle names, creating harmonious combinations that sound polished and complete. The nickname options provide flexibility as your daughter grows, allowing her to choose how she presents herself at different life stages.
Popularity of the Name Nicole
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | #943 | ||||
| 1943 | #827 | ||||
| 1945 | #992 | ||||
| 1946 | #933 | ||||
| 1950 | #954 | ||||
| 1951 | #963 | ||||
| 1952 | #912 | ||||
| 1953 | #852 | ||||
| 1954 | #918 | ||||
| 1955 | #893 | ||||
| 1956 | #804 | ||||
| 1957 | #857 | ||||
| 1958 | #742 | ||||
| 1959 | #700 | ||||
| 1960 | #648 | ||||
| 1961 | #614 | ||||
| 1962 | #407 | #171 | |||
| 1963 | #381 | #208 | |||
| 1964 | #330 | #195 | #419 | ||
| 1965 | #298 | #188 | #318 | ||
| 1966 | #169 | #167 | #270 | ||
| 1967 | #122 | #152 | #339 | ||
| 1968 | #108 | #155 | #320 | ||
| 1969 | #47 | #94 | #299 | ||
| 1970 | #30 | #68 | #291 | ||
| 1971 | #27 | #56 | #224 | ||
| 1972 | #10 | #67 | #326 | ||
| 1973 | #11 | #61 | #229 | ||
| 1974 | #11 | #59 | #282 | ||
| 1975 | #10 | #36 | #247 | ||
| 1976 | #13 | #37 | #257 | ||
| 1977 | #15 | #33 | #293 | ||
| 1978 | #10 | #54 | #251 | ||
| 1979 | #9 | #56 | #385 | ||
| 1980 | #7 | #49 | #474 | ||
| 1981 | #7 | #66 | #414 | ||
| 1982 | #6 | #37 | #205 | ||
| 1983 | #7 | #45 | #264 | ||
| 1984 | #7 | #34 | #194 | ||
| 1985 | #7 | #32 | #106 | ||
| 1986 | #7 | #6 | #107 | ||
| 1987 | #8 | #5 | #108 | ||
| 1988 | #9 | #6 | #84 | ||
| 1989 | #12 | #6 | #77 | ||
| 1990 | #13 | #6 | #53 | ||
| 1991 | #15 | #5 | #38 | #11 | |
| 1992 | #14 | #7 | #24 | #10 | |
| 1993 | #13 | #7 | #21 | #10 | |
| 1994 | #11 | #12 | #18 | #8 | |
| 1995 | #19 | #14 | #16 | #8 | |
| 1996 | #22 | #19 | #15 | #7 | |
| 1997 | #21 | #30 | #24 | #17 | #8 |
| 1998 | #24 | #30 | #28 | #16 | #9 |
| 1999 | #25 | #34 | #30 | #16 | #14 |
| 2000 | #31 | #37 | #38 | #20 | #20 |
| 2001 | #36 | #39 | #38 | #21 | #21 |
| 2002 | #37 | #41 | #51 | #24 | #28 |
| 2003 | #40 | #51 | #46 | #34 | #33 |
| 2004 | #43 | #58 | #61 | #40 | #40 |
| 2005 | #56 | #61 | #57 | #37 | #51 |
| 2006 | #74 | #71 | #84 | #36 | #58 |
| 2007 | #86 | #78 | #96 | #38 | #61 |
| 2008 | #106 | #76 | #102 | #37 | #94 |
| 2009 | #119 | #83 | #106 | #41 | #92 |
| 2010 | #123 | #86 | #169 | #40 | #107 |
| 2011 | #117 | #95 | #130 | #42 | #111 |
| 2012 | #114 | #109 | #181 | #58 | #138 |
| 2013 | #91 | #132 | #176 | #66 | #127 |
| 2014 | #128 | #136 | #138 | #68 | #162 |
| 2015 | #154 | #163 | #296 | #76 | #205 |
| 2016 | #162 | #186 | #347 | #104 | #189 |
| 2017 | #184 | #207 | #312 | #103 | #251 |
| 2018 | #217 | #226 | #109 | #265 | |
| 2019 | #229 | #198 | #396 | #146 | #345 |
| 2020 | #266 | #290 | #377 | #141 | #250 |
| 2021 | #341 | #280 | #160 | #345 | |
| 2022 | #323 | #294 | #194 | #338 | |
| 2023 | #326 | #357 | #147 | #333 | |
| 2024 | #319 | #350 | #197 | #336 | |
| 2025 | #383 | #448 | #401 | #301 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Nicole
Names Similar to Nicole
Nicknames for Nicole
- Nic
- Nicky
- Nikki
- Cole
Famous People Named Nicole
| Nicole Kidman | Australian actress |
| Nicole Scherzinger | American singer and actress |
| Nicole Richie | American fashion designer and television personality |
| Nicole Brown Simpson | American murder victim |
| Nicole Beharie | American actress |
| Nicole Ari Parker | American actress |
| Nicole Polizzi | American television personality |
| Nicole Sullivan | American actress and comedian |
| Nicole Eggert | American actress |
| Nicole Anderson | American actress |
| Nicole Holofcener | American film director |
| Nicole Gale Anderson | American actress |
| Nicole Appleton | Canadian singer and actress |
| Nicole Curtis | American television personality and designer |
| Nicole Mitchell Murphy | American model and television personality |
| Nicole Fugere | American actress |
| Nicole de Boer | Canadian actress |
| Nicole Linkletter | American fashion model |
| Nicole Aniston | American adult film actress |
| Nicole Johnson | American beauty queen and philanthropist |
Characters Named Nicole
| Nicole Watterson | Character from "The Amazing World of Gumball" |
| Nicole Brennan | Character from "Bones" |
| Nicole Haught | Character from "Wynonna Earp" |
| Nicole Warren | Character from "Body of Proof" |
| Nicole "Nicky" Nichols | Character from "Orange Is the New Black" |
| Nicole Julian | Character from "Popular" |
| Nicole Walker | Character from "Days of Our Lives" |
| Nicole Booth | Character from "Lie to Me" |
| Nicole Brown | Character from "Community" |
| Nicole Wallace | Character from "Law & Order - Criminal Intent" |
| Nicole Hollis | Character from "The Good Wife" |
| Nicole Lattanzi | Character from "Veronica Mars" |
| Nicole Stark | Character from "Stark Raving Mad" |
| Nicole Sullivan | Character from "The King of Queens" |
| Nicole Chapman | Character from "Friday Night Lights" |
| Nicole Johnson | Character from "Superstore" |
| Nicole Kirby | Character from "Dallas" |
| Nicole | Character from "Scream 4" |