Nikol
Every Nikol since 1968 — 885 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nikol
Nikol is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,293 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 885 American babies have been named Nikol. Its peak came in 1971, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Nikol stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nikol year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,293 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,800 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,907 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,988 |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,005 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,322 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,661 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,742 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,092 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,641 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,947 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,123 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,907 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,141 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,267 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,911 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,324 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,406 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,119 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,526 |
| 2002 | 10 | #10,038 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,630 |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,060 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,547 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,746 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,264 |
| 1980 | 20 | #3,949 |
| 1975 | 39 | #2,186 |
| 1970 | 30 | #2,497 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Nikol
- Nikol Pashinyan Politician · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nikol in 2025?
Nikol ranked #9,293 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nikol?
885 babies have been named Nikol in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nikol most popular?
Nikol peaked in 1971, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Nikol a boy or girl name?
Nikol is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nikol rising or falling?
Nikol is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nikol?
Well-known people named Nikol include Nikol Pashinyan (politician).