Nickolie
A feminine name combining "Nick" and "Nicole", meaning "victorious people".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Nickolie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nickolie today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nickolie births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nickolie. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nickolie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,486
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Nickolie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nickolie 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 Nickolie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nickolie
The name Nickolie is a variant spelling of the name Nicole, which has its origins in the Greek language. The name Nicole is derived from the Greek word "Nikē," meaning "victory." It's a feminine form of the male name Nicholas, which also comes from the Greek "Nikos" meaning "victor" or "conqueror."
The name Nicole gained popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in France and other parts of Western Europe. It was often bestowed upon children as a symbol of strength and triumph, reflecting the desire for victory over adversity or challenges.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nickolie can be traced back to the 12th century. In the renowned literary work, "The Romance of Tristan and Iseult," written by the Norman poet Béroul, there is a character named Nickolie who plays a minor role in the epic tale.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nickolie or its variants. One of the most famous was Nickolie de Montfort (1155-1218), a French nobleman and crusader known for his role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France.
Another prominent figure was Nickolie de Brébeuf (1590-1649), a French Jesuit missionary who traveled to New France (modern-day Canada) and worked tirelessly to convert the indigenous populations to Christianity. His efforts earned him recognition as one of the North American Martyrs, and he was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church in 1930.
In the realm of literature, Nickolie Desportes (1575-1635) was a renowned French poet and dramatist during the Renaissance period. Her poetry often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, earning her a place among the most celebrated writers of her time.
Another notable figure was Nickolie de Staël (1766-1817), a Swiss-born author, and intellectual who played a significant role in the French Revolution and the subsequent Napoleonic era. Her writings on literature, philosophy, and politics influenced the cultural and political landscape of her time.
Lastly, Nickolie Poussin (1594-1665) was a French painter and a leading figure of the Baroque era. His works, which often depicted biblical and mythological scenes, are renowned for their classical style and meticulous attention to detail, earning him a place among the most celebrated artists of the 17th century.
People
Nickolie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nickolie 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
Nickolie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nickolie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nickolie 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Nickolie a common name?
We classify Nickolie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nickolie most popular?
The single biggest year for Nickolie was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nickolie is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nickolie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nickolie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nickolie in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Nickolie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nickolie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nickolie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Nickolie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.