Nichole
Peaked at #93 nationally in 1983, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1942, Nichole has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Nichole — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#93
in 1983
Current rank
#3358
in 2024
Years tracked
79
1942–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1942, Nichole reached its peak popularity for girls in 1983, ranking #93 nationally with 2,926 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1549 (2014) to #3358 (2024) — a 54% drop.
As of 2024, Nichole ranks #3358 nationally for girls, with 47 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,358 | 47 |
| 2023 | #3,411 | 47 |
| 2022 | #3,519 | 45 |
| 2021 | #2,776 | 62 |
| 2020 | #3,083 | 52 |
| 2019 | #2,447 | 73 |
| 2018 | #2,527 | 70 |
| 2017 | #2,001 | 99 |
Nichole — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3225
in 1984
Last ranked
#10811
in 1998
Years tracked
20
1972–1998
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1972, Nichole reached its peak popularity for boys in 1984, ranking #3225 nationally with 14 babies given the name that year.
Nichole hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1998, when it stood at #10811.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | #10,811 | 5 |
| 1991 | #7,048 | 7 |
| 1990 | #9,088 | 5 |
| 1989 | #5,070 | 10 |
| 1988 | #3,837 | 13 |
| 1987 | #3,894 | 12 |
| 1986 | #4,371 | 10 |
| 1985 | #3,738 | 12 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Nichole most popular?
Nichole was most popular in 1983, when it ranked #93 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Nichole becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Nichole?
At least 63,906 babies have been recorded with the name Nichole in the US since 1942, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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