How Many People Are Named Nicole?

595,656

people in the United States are named Nicole

1 in 562 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#101

⭐⭐ Common

Population Percentage

0.1778%

Of US population

Peak Year

1985

23,044 births

Trend

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: French, English, Dutch, German
Pronunciation: NEE-KAWL (French), ni-KOL (English), nee-KAWL (German)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

French feminine form of NICHOLAS, commonly used in the English-speaking world since the middle of the 20th century. A famous bearer is American-Australian actress Nicole Kidman (1967-).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.7%
Male
0.3%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 37.2 years old

Young (<30) 151,767
25.5%
Adult (30–60) 440,184
73.9%
Senior (>60) 3,705
0.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1937 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 75,646
New York 63,728
Pennsylvania 36,510
Illinois 34,568
New Jersey 28,608
Michigan 28,270
Florida 27,824
Ohio 27,375
Texas 26,703
Massachusetts 20,476

💡 Fun Facts About "Nicole"

  • 961 babies were named Nicole in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1985
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1937
  • Most popular in California

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