Nikol: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	38	4	–	#2,337
1970s	310	31	+716%	#2,051
1980s	151	15	-51%	#3,501
1990s	128	13	-15%	#6,167
2000s	117	12	-9%	#7,060
2010s	102	10	-13%	#6,641
2020s (to 2025)	39	7	-36%	#9,293

Decade

Girls

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

#2,337

1970s

310

+716%

#2,051

1980s

151

-51%

#3,501

1990s

128

-15%

#6,167

2000s

117

-9%

#7,060

2010s

102

-13%

#6,641

2020s (to 2025)

-36%

#9,293

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.

How old are people named Nikol?

The median living Nikol is about 38 years old; half are between 22 and 50. An estimated 900 people named Nikol are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Nikol, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Nikol?

The median living Nikol is about 38 years old. Half of all living Nikols are between 22 and 50 years old.

How many people named Nikol are alive today?

An estimated 900 people named Nikol are alive in the United States, based on 885 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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).

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Nikol popularity over time

The story of Nikol

How old are people named Nikol?

Nikol year by year

Famous people named Nikol

Frequently asked questions

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