Nicole Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnih-KOHL / nɪˈkoʊlFrench; Greek
Meaning
Victory of the people; people's victory
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Nicole is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which means 'victory of the people.' It became popular in France and other French-speaking regions. The name has been used for both genders, though it is predominantly feminine. In recent years, it has seen some usage for boys, although this is less common.
Trend Summary
Nicole has historically been more popular as a feminine name, with occasional use for boys, but overall usage for boys remains rare.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nico
- Nikolas
International Variants
- Nicolás (Spanish)
- Nikolai (Russian)
- Nicol (Scottish)
- Nicolle (French)
Famous people named Nicole
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Fictional characters named Nicole
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nicole was first seen in the United States in 1961. Nicole has ranked as high as #1089 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Nicole has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nicole (1999)
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1961 | 5 |
1962 | 5 |
1964 | 5 |
1965 | 9 |
1966 | 8 |
1967 | 8 |
1968 | 8 |
1969 | 31 |
1970 | 51 |
1971 | 48 |
1972 | 74 |
1973 | 59 |
1974 | 56 |
1975 | 63 |
1976 | 63 |
1977 | 74 |
1978 | 78 |
1979 | 71 |
1980 | 86 |
1981 | 85 |
1982 | 84 |
1983 | 86 |
1984 | 75 |
1985 | 77 |
1986 | 85 |
1987 | 77 |
1988 | 60 |
1989 | 107 |
1990 | 42 |
1991 | 32 |
1992 | 37 |
1993 | 40 |
1994 | 39 |
1995 | 22 |
1996 | 20 |
1997 | 17 |
1998 | 9 |
1999 | 22 |
2000 | 21 |
2001 | 14 |
2002 | 17 |
2003 | 13 |
2004 | 17 |
2005 | 12 |
2006 | 13 |
2007 | 10 |
2008 | 5 |
2009 | 7 |
2011 | 5 |
2013 | 8 |
2019 | 5 |