Nichole
Every Nichole since 1942 — 63,954 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nichole
Nichole is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,373 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1942, 63,954 American babies have been named Nichole. Its peak came in 1985, when 2,962 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nichole stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nichole year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #3,373 | — | — |
| 2024 | 47 | #3,374 | — | — |
| 2023 | 48 | #3,366 | — | — |
| 2022 | 45 | #3,520 | — | — |
| 2021 | 62 | #2,779 | — | — |
| 2020 | 52 | #3,085 | — | — |
| 2019 | 73 | #2,448 | — | — |
| 2018 | 70 | #2,527 | — | — |
| 2017 | 99 | #2,001 | — | — |
| 2016 | 117 | #1,784 | — | — |
| 2015 | 114 | #1,827 | — | — |
| 2014 | 141 | #1,550 | — | — |
| 2013 | 186 | #1,275 | — | — |
| 2012 | 162 | #1,415 | — | — |
| 2011 | 164 | #1,400 | — | — |
| 2010 | 175 | #1,346 | — | — |
| 2009 | 174 | #1,372 | — | — |
| 2008 | 241 | #1,085 | — | — |
| 2007 | 235 | #1,104 | — | — |
| 2006 | 273 | #959 | — | — |
| 2005 | 282 | #893 | — | — |
| 2004 | 337 | #770 | — | — |
| 2003 | 336 | #748 | — | — |
| 2002 | 390 | #648 | — | — |
| 2001 | 470 | #556 | — | — |
| 2000 | 545 | #495 | — | — |
| 1995 | 937 | #295 | — | — |
| 1990 | 1,992 | #151 | 5 | #9,091 |
| 1985 | 2,950 | #95 | 12 | #3,737 |
| 1980 | 2,938 | #102 | 13 | #3,376 |
| 1975 | 1,764 | #153 | — | — |
| 1970 | 1,042 | #283 | — | — |
| 1965 | 39 | #1,844 | — | — |
| 1960 | 15 | #3,316 | — | — |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,293 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,124 | — | — |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,322 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nichole in 2025?
Nichole ranked #3,373 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nichole?
63,954 babies have been named Nichole in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nichole most popular?
Nichole peaked in 1985, when 2,962 newborns received the name.
Is Nichole a boy or girl name?
Nichole is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nichole rising or falling?
Nichole is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.