Nicolle
Every Nicolle since 1957 — 6,077 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nicolle
Nicolle is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,678 in 2025 with 65 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 6,077 American babies have been named Nicolle. Its peak came in 1970, when 216 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Nicolle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nicolle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 | #2,678 |
| 2024 | 54 | #3,040 |
| 2023 | 54 | #3,079 |
| 2022 | 43 | #3,638 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,784 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,893 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,896 |
| 2018 | 40 | #3,778 |
| 2017 | 44 | #3,536 |
| 2016 | 56 | #3,002 |
| 2015 | 58 | #2,991 |
| 2014 | 47 | #3,406 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2,895 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,098 |
| 2011 | 44 | #3,589 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,938 |
| 2009 | 45 | #3,605 |
| 2008 | 71 | #2,622 |
| 2007 | 62 | #2,913 |
| 2006 | 53 | #3,165 |
| 2005 | 68 | #2,546 |
| 2004 | 74 | #2,338 |
| 2003 | 82 | #2,139 |
| 2002 | 77 | #2,172 |
| 2001 | 92 | #1,897 |
| 2000 | 115 | #1,555 |
| 1995 | 107 | #1,490 |
| 1990 | 150 | #1,152 |
| 1985 | 144 | #1,042 |
| 1980 | 136 | #1,052 |
| 1975 | 156 | #862 |
| 1970 | 216 | #713 |
| 1965 | 16 | #3,223 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nicolle in 2025?
Nicolle ranked #2,678 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 65 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nicolle?
6,077 babies have been named Nicolle in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nicolle most popular?
Nicolle peaked in 1970, when 216 newborns received the name.
Is Nicolle a boy or girl name?
Nicolle is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nicolle rising or falling?
Nicolle is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.