Nicole
Nicole is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nicole is a French feminine form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos. While predominantly given to females in the United States, it has recorded historical usage as a masculine name, particularly in French-speaking regions and early U.S. records. Its literal meaning translates to victory of the people.
Popularity in the United States
1,965 babies in the United States have been named Nicole since 1880. It ranks #2902 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.3 %)
- NY (25.5 %)
- PA (9.6 %)
- DC (8.9 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 79 |
| 1970-1980 | 637 |
| 1980-1990 | 822 |
| 1990-2000 | 280 |
| 2000-2010 | 129 |
| 2010-2019 | 18 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Nic, Nicki, Nikki, Cole
Fun facts
- Although primarily feminine today, Nicole has historically served as a masculine given name in regions influenced by French or medieval European naming traditions.
- The name combines the Greek elements 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people).