Nickole
Every Nickole since 1966 — 2,542 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nickole
Nickole is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1966, 2,542 American babies have been named Nickole. Its peak came in 1986, when 104 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nickole stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nickole year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,003 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,001 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,843 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,188 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,654 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,281 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,596 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,917 |
| 2013 | 33 | #4,400 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,212 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,782 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,125 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,250 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,705 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,653 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,662 |
| 2005 | 33 | #4,244 |
| 2004 | 29 | #4,674 |
| 2003 | 31 | #4,286 |
| 2002 | 24 | #5,042 |
| 2001 | 32 | #4,004 |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,957 |
| 1995 | 41 | #2,919 |
| 1990 | 60 | #2,167 |
| 1985 | 68 | #1,704 |
| 1980 | 86 | #1,431 |
| 1975 | 68 | #1,509 |
| 1970 | 69 | #1,468 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nickole in 2025?
Nickole did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Nickole?
2,542 babies have been named Nickole in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nickole most popular?
Nickole peaked in 1986, when 104 newborns received the name.
Is Nickole a boy or girl name?
Nickole is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nickole rising or falling?
Nickole is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.