Nicole
Peaked at #6 nationally in 1982, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1937, Nicole has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Nicole — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#6
in 1982
Current rank
#318
in 2024
Years tracked
88
1937–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1937, Nicole reached its peak popularity for girls in 1982, ranking #6 nationally with 21,706 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #128 (2014) to #318 (2024) — a 60% drop.
As of 2024, Nicole ranks #318 nationally for girls, with 961 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #318 | 961 |
| 2023 | #327 | 941 |
| 2022 | #323 | 995 |
| 2021 | #341 | 954 |
| 2020 | #266 | 1,163 |
| 2019 | #229 | 1,365 |
| 2018 | #217 | 1,429 |
| 2017 | #184 | 1,664 |
Nicole — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#935
in 1972
Last ranked
#13544
in 2019
Years tracked
51
1961–2019
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1961, Nicole reached its peak popularity for boys in 1972, ranking #935 nationally with 74 babies given the name that year.
Nicole hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2019, when it stood at #13544.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | #13,544 | 5 |
| 2013 | #9,407 | 8 |
| 2011 | #13,749 | 5 |
| 2009 | #10,652 | 7 |
| 2008 | #14,015 | 5 |
| 2007 | #8,002 | 10 |
| 2006 | #6,359 | 13 |
| 2005 | #6,509 | 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 Nicole most popular?
Nicole was most popular in 1982, when it ranked #6 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Nicole 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 Nicole?
At least 595,656 babies have been recorded with the name Nicole in the US since 1937, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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