Nicole Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Nicole is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Nicole?
Nicole is spelled N-I-C-O-L-E. The name has 6 letters.
Nicole at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Nicole is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning “victory of the people.”
- Origin
- Nicole is commonly associated with the French form of Nikolaos, a Greek name composed of elements meaning “victory” and “people.”
- Pronunciation
- ni-KOHL · 2 syllables
Nicole Popularity in 2025
Rank#382
Recorded Births803
- Girls usage fell 64 places to #382 and recorded 161 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Nicole Mean?
Nicole is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning “victory of the people.”
Origin: Nicole is commonly associated with the French form of Nikolaos, a Greek name composed of elements meaning “victory” and “people.”
How Do You Pronounce Nicole?
Pronunciationni-KOHL
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Nicole?
- History
- The name Nicole has been used in French-speaking countries and later adopted in other languages; it appears in historical records in various forms corresponding to Nikolaos derivatives.
Nicole Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 803 | #382 |
| 2024 | Girls | 964 | #318 |
| 2023 | Girls | 942 | #326 |
| 2022 | Girls | 996 | #323 |
| 2021 | Girls | 955 | #341 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,163 | #266 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,365 | #229 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5 | #12,145 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,429 | #217 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,664 | #184 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,954 | #162 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,116 | #154 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,540 | #128 |
| 2013 | Girls | 3,352 | #91 |
| 2013 | Boys | 8 | #8,789 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,661 | #114 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,655 | #117 |
| 2011 | Boys | 5 | #12,287 |
| 2010 | Girls | 2,570 | #123 |
| 2009 | Girls | 2,770 | #119 |
| 2009 | Boys | 7 | #9,864 |
| 2008 | Girls | 3,291 | #106 |
| 2008 | Boys | 5 | #12,553 |
| 2007 | Girls | 3,873 | #86 |
When Was Nicole Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1985 · Girls
22,966 recorded births
National rank #7
1983 · Girls
22,400 recorded births
National rank #7
1984 · Girls
22,270 recorded births
National rank #7
1982 · Girls
21,706 recorded births
National rank #6
Where Nicole Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #194 | 95 |
| IL | #211 | 47 |
| CA | #250 | 132 |
| AZ | #273 | 26 |
| WA | #286 | 25 |
| NM | #296 | 5 |
| NY | #317 | 53 |
| CT | #322 | 9 |