How Popular (or Rare) was Nicole in 1997?

🇺🇸 United States • Girl

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#21
1997 Rank
10,744
1997 Births
#21
Best Rank (1997)
11,134
Peak Year (1996)
124,006
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 162
Rarity Factor (1997)

📊 The Nicole Story

Nicole is a highly popular girls' name in United States, ranking #21 in 1997 with 10,744 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 11,134 births ranking #22. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 162 girls born was named Nicole. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: French feminine form from Greek  |  Meaning: victory of the people

Nicole is a polished classic meaning 'victory of the people'. It feels streamlined, familiar, and quietly strong.

The name became especially popular in the twentieth century and retains an easy sophistication. Its Greek root gives it substance beneath a smooth French finish.

Did you know?Nicole shares its powerful victory meaning with Nicholas and Nicola in the same family.
Similar namesNicolette, Nina, Natalie, Danielle, Noelle

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