Necole
Feminine derivative name of french origin, meaning "niece of Nicole".
Name Census estimates that about 1,231 living Americans carry the first name Necole. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Necole today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Necole births was 1972 (80 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Necole. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 278,436 Americans
Peak year
1972
80 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
2004 SSA rank
#18,027
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Necole: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Necole from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 689 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Necole by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Necole during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Necoles live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. California, New York, Illinois recorded the most babies named Necole, while Oregon, Mississippi, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Necole
The name Necole has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is believed to be a variant of the feminine name Nicole, which is derived from the Greek word "nikē," meaning "victory."
The earliest known recorded instance of the name Necole can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when it appeared in a collection of ancient Greek texts. In these texts, the name was often associated with the goddess of victory, Nike, who was a prominent figure in Greek mythology.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Necole. One of the earliest recorded figures was Necole of Sparta, a renowned warrior woman who fought alongside the Spartan army during the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BCE). Her bravery and prowess on the battlefield were celebrated in the writings of ancient Greek historians.
Another prominent figure was Necole of Alexandria, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 3rd century CE. She was known for her extensive knowledge of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy, and her writings were widely studied and admired throughout the ancient world.
In the Middle Ages, the name Necole gained popularity among European nobility. One notable figure from this period was Necole of Burgundy (1263-1324), a French noblewoman who played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of her time.
During the Renaissance, the name Necole became associated with artistic and literary circles. Necole de' Medici (1475-1515), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, was a prominent figure who supported and encouraged the work of many famous artists and writers of the era, including Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.
In more recent history, the name Necole has been borne by several accomplished individuals, including Necole Mitchell (born 1952), an American lawyer and civil rights activist, and Necole Bitchie (born 1984), an American blogger and entrepreneur who founded the popular website NecoleBitchie.com.
While these are just a few examples, the name Necole has a rich and diverse history spanning various cultures and time periods, reflecting its enduring appeal and significance throughout the ages.
People
Necole + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Necole as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Necole: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Necole?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,231 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Necole going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 278,436 US residents.
Is Necole a common name?
We classify Necole as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,346 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Necole most popular?
The single biggest year for Necole was 1972, when 80 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Necole is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Necole a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Necole in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.