Niclole
Feminine diminutive form of the masculine name Nicholas, derived from Greek origins meaning "victory of the people".
Name Census estimates that about 18 living Americans carry the first name Niclole. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Niclole today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Niclole births was 1985 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Niclole. 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 Niclole. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
18
~ 1 in 19,041,908 Americans
Peak year
1985
7 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1985 SSA rank
#8,981
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Niclole: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Niclole 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 Niclole during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 19 | 19 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Niclole
The name Niclole is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the Greek name "Nikolaos" which means "victory of the people." It first appeared in the Middle Ages, around the 12th century, as a variant spelling of the more common "Nicole."
The earliest recorded use of the name Niclole can be traced back to a 13th-century French noblewoman, Niclole de Champagne, who was born in 1220. She was a prominent figure in the court of King Louis IX and is known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
Another notable historical figure with the name Niclole was Niclole Oresme, a 14th-century French philosopher, mathematician, and theologian. Born in 1320, Oresme made significant contributions to the study of economics, astronomy, and physics.
In the 16th century, Niclole de Savigny, a French noblewoman born in 1535, played a crucial role in the French Wars of Religion. She was a prominent supporter of the Huguenot cause and worked tirelessly to protect her fellow Protestants during a time of religious persecution.
During the Renaissance period, the name Niclole was also associated with the Italian artist Niclole Pisano, born in 1258. Pisano was a renowned sculptor and architect, known for his work on the Baptistery in Pisa and the Fountain of Perugia.
In more recent history, Niclole Ari Parker, an American actress and model born in 1970, has carried the name Niclole. She is best known for her roles in the films "Soul Food" and "Boogie Nights," as well as the television series "Empire."
The name Niclole has undergone various spellings and variations throughout its history, including Nicolette, Nicola, and Nicolina. However, the French spelling "Niclole" has remained a distinct and recognizable form of the name, evoking its ancient Greek roots and rich cultural heritage.
People
Niclole + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with N
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FAQ
Niclole: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Niclole?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 18 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Niclole 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 19,041,908 US residents.
Is Niclole a common name?
We classify Niclole as "Very Rare". It ranks above 38.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 19 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Niclole most popular?
The single biggest year for Niclole was 1985, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Niclole is about 42 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 Niclole in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Niclole a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Niclole 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.
Is Niclole still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Niclole 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 Niclole 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 have the name Niclole?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.