Nicole
boy nameNicole entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #929 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1961–2025
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rank today
#929
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3179 |
| 1970s | #1053 |
| 1980s | #1036 |
| 1990s | #3042 |
| 2000s | #6609 |
| 2010s | #11074 |
Living bearers
About 1,800 people named Nicole are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nicole alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Nicole most popular?
- Nicole peaked in 1972, reaching #929 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nicole with classmates?
- Nicole will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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