Nicole
Nicole: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /nɪˈkəʊl/ · /nɪˈkoʊl/
Meaning and origin of Nicole
Root meaning: “Nicholas”
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Borrowed from French Nicole, the feminine form of Nicolas (“Nicholas”).
How popular is Nicole?
Since 1880, 594,500 girls and 1,965 boys in the U.S. have been named Nicole (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #935 in 1972. In 2025 it ranked #383 for girls, with 803 babies given the name.
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Nicole FAQ
What does the name Nicole mean?
Nicole traces back to a root meaning "Nicholas". A female given name from Ancient Greek. Borrowed from French Nicole, the feminine form of Nicolas (“Nicholas”).
What is the origin of the name Nicole?
Nicole is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Nicole?
Since 1880, 594,500 girls and 1,965 boys in the U.S. have been named Nicole (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #935 in 1972. In 2025 it ranked #383 for girls, with 803 babies given the name.
Is Nicole a boy or girl name?
Nicole is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 594,500 girls and 1,965 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.