Nicole

Nicole - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Nicole at a glance

Nicole is ranked #3135 among boy baby names in 2004, with 8 births in 2004. It peaked in 1989 at #890 and first appeared on the charts in 1969.

Rank in 2004
#3135
Births in 2004
8
Peak year
1989 (#890)
First appeared
1969
Trend
#1728 in 1994 → #3135 in 2004 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 221,258 boys
Visitor rating
4.5/5 (22 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Nicole appeared on the charts for the first time in 1969 on position #1492. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Nicole and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Nicole? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Nicole. The baby boy name Nicole was given to 8 baby boys in 2004, ranking #3135 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 221,258 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nicole peaked in popularity 37 years ago in 1989 on position 890.



Famous with this name

Nicole Kidman
Nicole Wallace
Nickie Nicole


How would you rate Nicole, 1-5?

Rating: 4.5/5 (22 recent votes)


Nicole is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nicole is currently topping the baby name charts in Kentucky at position #445 - and is the least popular in Kentucky at position #445.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Nicole is where you live.


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Nicole origin and meaning

Nicole is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Nicole, pop culture references for the name Nicole and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Nicole

We've found the following names that sound similar to Nicole, sorted by popularity.

Nigel / Nikolai / Nikhil / Nikola / Nicola / Nicolai / Nicolo / Niccolo / Nicholai / Nikolay /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20043135
19952949
19941728
19931870
19922127
19912520
19901591
1989890
19881377
19871155
19861137
19851074
19841073
1983970
19821032
19811077
19801117
19791246
19781130
19771088
19761199
1975942
19741345
19731213
1972926
19711411
19701088
19691492

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Kentucky445

Even more about Nicole


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Nicole a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Nicole?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1989
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Nicole
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 221,258
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1969
2004 births +8

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