Nicole
Nicole is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nicole is the French feminine form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek elements meaning 'victory' and 'people'. It gained immense popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, becoming a classic staple. Although its usage has cooled in recent years, it remains a widely recognized and well-established name.
Popularity in the United States
594,500 babies in the United States have been named Nicole since 1880. It ranks #46 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #325.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.7 %)
- NY (10.7 %)
- PA (6.2 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
- NJ (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 28 |
| 1940-1950 | 616 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,314 |
| 1960-1970 | 18,564 |
| 1970-1980 | 144,667 |
| 1980-1990 | 210,494 |
| 1990-2000 | 136,103 |
| 2000-2010 | 54,585 |
| 2010-2019 | 22,306 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,823 |
Famous people named Nicole
- Nicole Kidman: Actress, Producer
- Nicole Richie: Television Personality, Fashion Designer
Nicknames
Nikki, Nicky, Nic, Cole
Fun facts
- It entered the English-speaking world as a French import before becoming an American classic.
- Nicole was a top 10 girl name in the United States throughout the 1970s and 1980s.