Nikole
Borrowed from the French Nicole, from Ancient Greek Νικόλαος (Nikólaos), from νίκη (níkē, “victory”) + λαός (laós, “people”).
Every Nikole since 1962 — 6,982 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nikole
Nikole is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,487 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 6,982 American babies have been named Nikole. Its peak came in 1993, when 237 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 Nikole stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nikole year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,487 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,858 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,344 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,758 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,915 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,130 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,743 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,103 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,975 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2,959 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,829 |
| 2014 | 71 | #2,530 |
| 2013 | 98 | #1,998 |
| 2012 | 61 | #2,857 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,685 |
| 2010 | 53 | #3,148 |
| 2009 | 70 | #2,635 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2,949 |
| 2007 | 74 | #2,532 |
| 2006 | 88 | #2,199 |
| 2005 | 96 | #1,991 |
| 2004 | 96 | #1,955 |
| 2003 | 95 | #1,922 |
| 2002 | 103 | #1,767 |
| 2001 | 128 | #1,472 |
| 2000 | 128 | #1,445 |
| 1995 | 165 | #1,086 |
| 1990 | 235 | #838 |
| 1985 | 183 | #878 |
| 1980 | 181 | #856 |
| 1975 | 157 | #853 |
| 1970 | 107 | #1,103 |
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Famous people named Nikole
- Nikolče Noveski Soccer player · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nikole mean?
Borrowed from the French Nicole, from Ancient Greek Νικόλαος (Nikólaos), from νίκη (níkē, “victory”) + λαός (laós, “people”).
How popular is the name Nikole in 2025?
Nikole ranked #6,487 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nikole?
6,982 babies have been named Nikole in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nikole most popular?
Nikole peaked in 1993, when 237 newborns received the name.
Is Nikole a boy or girl name?
Nikole is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nikole rising or falling?
Nikole is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nikole?
Well-known people named Nikole include Nikolče Noveski (soccer player).