Nikole
Nikole is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nikole is a modern variant spelling of Nicole, which derives from the Greek name Nikolaos. It translates to 'victory of the people' from the elements nike ('victory') and laos ('people'). In the United States, it gained modest popularity as a stylistic alternative during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
6,982 babies in the United States have been named Nikole since 1880. It ranks #2027 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1986.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.7 %)
- NY (9.1 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- MI (8 %)
- OH (7.2 %)
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 | 159 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,575 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,799 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,864 |
| 2000-2010 | 938 |
| 2010-2019 | 532 |
| 2020-2029 | 115 |
Famous people named Nikole
- Nikole Hannah-Jones: Journalist, Writer
- Nikole Beckwith: Director, Screenwriter
Nicknames
Nikki, Niki, Nik
Fun facts
- Nikole uses the letter 'k' to give the traditional French-derived Nicole a modern Germanic or Slavic visual touch.
- The spelling Nikole reached its highest usage in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s.