Nicholette
Every Nicholette since 1948 — 1,297 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nicholette
Nicholette is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,447 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 1,297 American babies have been named Nicholette. Its peak came in 1993, when 74 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Nicholette stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nicholette year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,447 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,001 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,904 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,765 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,086 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,116 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,389 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,486 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,075 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,050 |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,028 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,265 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,322 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,321 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,771 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,220 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,121 |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,055 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,724 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,241 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,150 |
| 1995 | 32 | #3,470 |
| 1990 | 24 | #4,191 |
| 1985 | 27 | #3,306 |
| 1980 | 54 | #1,973 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,839 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,976 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,160 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,548 |
| 1955 | 7 | #5,059 |
| 1950 | 16 | #2,634 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nicholette in 2025?
Nicholette ranked #14,447 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nicholette?
1,297 babies have been named Nicholette in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nicholette most popular?
Nicholette peaked in 1993, when 74 newborns received the name.
Is Nicholette a boy or girl name?
Nicholette is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nicholette rising or falling?
Nicholette is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.