Nichole
4 countries#3342 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nichole was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
63,954 births recorded 1942–2025 · currently #3342 · peaked in 1985 with 2,962 births
Most common in: California, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
277 births recorded 1986–2018 · peaked in 1997 with 34 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
203 births recorded 1996–2018 · peaked in 1996 with 26 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
68 births recorded 1986–2000 · peaked in 1992 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
6 births recorded 1997–1998 · peaked in 1997 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nichole’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #956 | — |
| 2007 | #1102 | ↓146 |
| 2008 | #1084 | ↑18 |
| 2009 | #1366 | ↓282 |
| 2010 | #1342 | ↑24 |
| 2011 | #1392 | ↓50 |
| 2012 | #1413 | ↓21 |
| 2013 | #1273 | ↑140 |
| 2014 | #1547 | ↓274 |
| 2015 | #1823 | ↓276 |
| 2016 | #1775 | ↑48 |
| 2017 | #1989 | ↓214 |
| 2018 | #2508 | ↓519 |
| 2019 | #2428 | ↑80 |
| 2020 | #3061 | ↓633 |
| 2021 | #2751 | ↑310 |
| 2022 | #3470 | ↓719 |
| 2023 | #3329 | ↑141 |
| 2024 | #3335 | ↓6 |
| 2025 | #3342 | ↓7 |
Frequently asked questions about Nichole
Is Nichole a popular name?
Yes — Nichole currently ranks #3342 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nichole more common for boys or girls?
Nichole is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nichole most popular?
Nichole peaked in 1985 in United States, with 2,962 recorded births that year.
Is Nichole rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nichole’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2817 in 1942 to #3342 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nichole?
At least 64,231 babies have been recorded with the name Nichole across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Nichole popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nichole appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nichole?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nichole include Nawal, Niomi, Rachelle.
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