Nikolette
Feminine diminutive form of the name Nicholas, of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Name Census estimates that about 505 living Americans carry the first name Nikolette. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nikolette today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nikolette births was 1994 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nikolette. 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
505
~ 1 in 678,721 Americans
Peak year
1994
32 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,665
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Nikolette: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nikolette from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 215 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nikolette 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 Nikolette during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nikolettes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Nikolette, while New Jersey, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nikolette
The name Nikolette originated from the Greek name Nikolaos, which is derived from the components "niko" meaning "victor" and "laos" meaning "people." The name Nikolaos itself is a compound of the Greek words "nikan" meaning "to conquer" and "laos" meaning "people." Therefore, the name Nikolette essentially translates to "victor of the people" or "conqueror of the people."
The name Nikolette emerged as a feminine variant of the masculine name Nikolaos. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions with a strong Greek or Byzantine influence, such as parts of Southern Italy, Sicily, and Greece itself. The name's roots can be traced back to the early days of Christianity, as it was borne by several notable saints and religious figures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nikolette appears in the 12th century, when it was used by a Byzantine noblewoman named Nikolette of Antioch. In the 13th century, a nun named Nikolette of Thessaloniki was known for her piety and charitable works. During the Renaissance period, a Venetian merchant's daughter named Nikolette Contarini gained recognition for her literary talents and patronage of the arts.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Nikolette. Nikolette Streicher (1572-1633) was a German lutenist and composer during the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. Nikolette de La Vallière (1644-1710) was a French duchess and mistress of King Louis XIV. Nikolette Kauffmann (1741-1807) was a renowned Swiss-Austrian painter and one of the most celebrated female artists of the Neoclassical era.
In the 19th century, Nikolette Janotha (1856-1935) was a German novelist and playwright known for her works depicting the lives of women in her time. Nikolette Lefort (1873-1953) was a French opera singer and one of the leading sopranos of the early 20th century, performing at prestigious venues such as the Opéra de Paris and the Metropolitan Opera.
While the name Nikolette has its roots in the Greek language and Byzantine culture, it has since been adopted and adapted by various cultures and languages around the world, often with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation.
People
Nikolette + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nikolette 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
Nikolette: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nikolette?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 505 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nikolette 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 678,721 US residents.
Is Nikolette a common name?
We classify Nikolette as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 518 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nikolette most popular?
The single biggest year for Nikolette was 1994, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nikolette is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nikolette a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nikolette 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.