Nickole
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Name Census estimates that about 2,391 living Americans carry the first name Nickole. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nickole today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nickole births was 1986 (104 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nickole. 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
2.4K
~ 1 in 143,352 Americans
Peak year
1986
104 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,944
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Nickole: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nickole from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 780 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
Nickole 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 Nickole during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nickoles live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. California, Michigan, Ohio recorded the most babies named Nickole, while New Jersey, Nebraska, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 50 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nickole
The given name Nickole has its origins in the Greek language, dating back to ancient times. It is a feminine form of the Greek name Nikolaos, which is derived from the words "nikos" meaning "victory" and "laos" meaning "people." The name Nikolaos was associated with the Greek goddess Nike, the personification of victory.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nikolaos can be found in the Bible's New Testament, where it refers to a proselyte (convert) from Antioch. This biblical figure, Nikolaos, was one of the seven deacons appointed to assist the Apostles in the early Christian church.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nickole or its variants. In the 4th century, Saint Nicholas of Myra, a bishop from the ancient Greek city of Patara (now in modern-day Turkey), became renowned for his generosity and kindness, which led to the legend of Santa Claus.
During the Middle Ages, Nickole de la Haye (c. 1160-1230) was a French noblewoman and the Lady of La Haye-du-Puits. She is mentioned in several historical records from the time, including the chronicles of Robert of Auxerre.
In the 16th century, Nicolò Machiavelli (1469-1527), the renowned Italian Renaissance philosopher and political theorist, authored influential works such as "The Prince" and is widely considered a founding figure of modern political science.
In the 18th century, Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), the Polish astronomer and mathematician, revolutionized our understanding of the universe with his heliocentric model, which placed the Sun at the center of the solar system.
During the 19th century, Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852), a Russian novelist and playwright, became famous for his satirical works, including the novel "Dead Souls" and the play "The Government Inspector."
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Nickole or its variants, showcasing the name's enduring presence and significance across various cultures and time periods.
People
Nickole + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nickole 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
Nickole: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nickole?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,391 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nickole 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 143,352 US residents.
Is Nickole a common name?
We classify Nickole as "Rare". It ranks above 94.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,542 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nickole most popular?
The single biggest year for Nickole was 1986, when 104 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nickole is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nickole a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nickole 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.