Nicole
Female name · ↓ Falling
223,747
Total Births
1985
Peak Year
#326
Rank 2023
1942
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Nicole
Nicole is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1980s with significant usage. Approximately 223,747 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1940s | 116 births |
| 1950s | 519 births |
| 1960s | 7,242 births |
| 1970s | 57,097 births |
| 1980s | 81,500 births |
| 1990s | 52,703 births |
| 2000s | 20,223 births |
| 2010s | 3,594 births |
| 2020s | 753 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nicole?
Nicole has been given to 223,747 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1985 with 8,866 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #326.
Is Nicole a boy or girl name?
Nicole is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Nicole most popular?
Nicole was most popular in 1985, when 8,866 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Nicole?
Nicole first appeared in US records in 1942.