Nicole
girl name#382 in 2025Nicole entered the US charts in 1937, peaked at #6 in 1982, ranks #382 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1937–2025
#382
rank today
#6
peak (1982)
803
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #2936 |
| 1940s | #1089 |
| 1950s | #857 |
| 1960s | #312 |
| 1970s | #15 |
| 1980s | #8 |
| 1990s | #18 |
| 2000s | #63 |
| 2010s | #152 |
| 2020s | #326 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nicole has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 577,000 people named Nicole are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nicole alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nicole in 2025?
- Nicole ranks #382 among US girl names in 2025, with 803 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nicole most popular?
- Nicole peaked in 1982, reaching #6 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nicole with classmates?
- Nicole will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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