girl name
Nicole
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#383 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Nicole in the US, 1880–2025
Nicole first appears in US records in 1937. It peaked in 1985, when 22,966 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 803.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nicole a boy or a girl name?
Nicole is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Nicole?
In 2025, Nicole ranked #383 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Nicole most popular?
Nicole was most popular in 1985, when about 22,966 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.