Nicole
5 countries#382 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nicole was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
596,465 births recorded 1937–2025 · currently #382 · peaked in 1985 with 23,043 births
Most common in: California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
293,981 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #811 · peaked in 1947 with 15,844 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Yvelines, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
28,714 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 1996 with 2,117 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
19,277 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #260 · peaked in 1996 with 1,679 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
8,005 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 1992 with 598 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
1,432 births recorded 1997–2024 · peaked in 1998 with 161 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nicole’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #74 | — |
| 2007 | #86 | ↓12 |
| 2008 | #106 | ↓20 |
| 2009 | #119 | ↓13 |
| 2010 | #123 | ↓4 |
| 2011 | #117 | ↑6 |
| 2012 | #114 | ↑3 |
| 2013 | #91 | ↑23 |
| 2014 | #128 | ↓37 |
| 2015 | #154 | ↓26 |
| 2016 | #162 | ↓8 |
| 2017 | #184 | ↓22 |
| 2018 | #217 | ↓33 |
| 2019 | #229 | ↓12 |
| 2020 | #266 | ↓37 |
| 2021 | #341 | ↓75 |
| 2022 | #323 | ↑18 |
| 2023 | #326 | ↓3 |
| 2024 | #318 | ↑8 |
| 2025 | #382 | ↓64 |
Frequently asked questions about Nicole
Is Nicole a popular name?
Yes — Nicole currently ranks #382 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nicole more common for boys or girls?
Nicole is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nicole most popular?
Nicole peaked in 1985 in United States, with 23,043 recorded births that year.
Is Nicole rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nicole’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2940 in 1937 to #382 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nicole?
At least 919,160 babies have been recorded with the name Nicole across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Nicole popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nicole appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nicole?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nicole include Demi, Giselle, Blaire, Kira.
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