Nicole is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #383 in 2025 with 803 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 11,134 births ranking #22. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 92.8%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,002 girls born was named Nicole. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.