Nicole Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationni-KOHL / /nɪˈkoʊl/French; Greek
Meaning
Victory of the people (French); People's victory (Greek)
Historical & Cultural Background
Nicole is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which means 'victory of the people.' It became popular in France and other French-speaking countries. The name has been widely used in various cultures and has numerous variants. Nicole gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
Trend Summary
Nicole was a popular name in the United States, especially peaking in the 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nikki
- Nicci
- Nicol
International Variants
- Nicol (Scottish)
- Nicola (Italian)
- Nicolle (French)
Famous people named Nicole
Nicole Kidman is an Australian actress known for her roles in films such as 'Moulin Rouge!' and 'The Hours.'.
Nicole Scherzinger is an American singer and television personality, best known as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls.
Nicole Richie is an American television personality, fashion designer, and author, recognized for her role in 'The Simple Life.'.
Nicole Polizzi, also known as Snooki, is an American television personality famous for her appearances on 'Jersey Shore.'.
Fictional characters named Nicole
Nicole Watterson is a character from the animated television series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known as the mother of the main character.
Nicole Haught is a character from the television series 'Wynonna Earp,' serving as a deputy and love interest of one of the main characters.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nicole was first seen in the United States in 1937. Nicole has ranked as high as #25 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and New Jersey. 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 (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 153 | |
| TX | 144 | |
| FL | 117 | |
| NY | 64 | |
| IL | 50 | |
| PA | 27 | |
| NJ | 26 | |
| AZ | 25 | |
| GA | 24 | |
| WA | 23 | |
| VA | 21 | |
| NC | 20 | |
| UT | 20 | |
| CO | 16 | |
| MA | 16 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 25 |
| 1941 | 31 |
| 1942 | 70 |
| 1943 | 89 |
| 1944 | 58 |
| 1945 | 61 |
| 1946 | 80 |
| 1947 | 66 |
| 1948 | 68 |
| 1949 | 68 |
| 1950 | 89 |
| 1951 | 94 |
| 1952 | 103 |
| 1953 | 120 |
| 1954 | 110 |
| 1955 | 120 |
| 1956 | 153 |
| 1957 | 141 |
| 1958 | 180 |
| 1959 | 205 |
| 1960 | 243 |
| 1961 | 273 |
| 1962 | 565 |
| 1963 | 655 |
| 1964 | 831 |
| 1965 | 898 |
| 1966 | 2,029 |
| 1967 | 2,776 |
| 1968 | 3,083 |
| 1969 | 7,212 |
| 1970 | 10,691 |
| 1971 | 10,423 |
| 1972 | 15,755 |
| 1973 | 13,922 |
| 1974 | 13,114 |
| 1975 | 14,277 |
| 1976 | 14,452 |
| 1977 | 15,247 |
| 1978 | 17,280 |
| 1979 | 19,509 |
| 1980 | 19,917 |
| 1981 | 20,311 |
| 1982 | 21,706 |
| 1983 | 22,400 |
| 1984 | 22,271 |
| 1985 | 22,967 |
| 1986 | 21,292 |
| 1987 | 20,286 |
| 1988 | 20,314 |
| 1989 | 19,034 |
| 1990 | 17,953 |
| 1991 | 16,047 |
| 1992 | 16,325 |
| 1993 | 16,183 |
| 1994 | 16,011 |
| 1995 | 12,277 |
| 1996 | 11,134 |
| 1997 | 10,744 |
| 1998 | 9,911 |
| 1999 | 9,515 |
| 2000 | 8,562 |
| 2001 | 7,820 |
| 2002 | 6,974 |
| 2003 | 6,235 |
| 2004 | 5,741 |
| 2005 | 4,993 |
| 2006 | 4,322 |
| 2007 | 3,873 |
| 2008 | 3,290 |
| 2009 | 2,770 |
| 2010 | 2,570 |
| 2011 | 2,655 |
| 2012 | 2,661 |
| 2013 | 3,351 |
| 2014 | 2,540 |
| 2015 | 2,116 |
| 2016 | 1,954 |
| 2017 | 1,664 |
| 2018 | 1,429 |
| 2019 | 1,365 |
| 2020 | 1,163 |
| 2021 | 954 |
| 2022 | 995 |
| 2023 | 941 |
| 2024 | 961 |