Nicole
Nicole is a distinctive choice, ranked #412 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Nicole in their class.
About the Name Nicole
Nicole is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 49 places over five years. Its high point was #36 in 1996, and it now sits at #328. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 16 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Nicole is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Nicole in their class.
It ranks similarly in the US at #383, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
⭐ Famous People Named Nicole
- Nicole Junkermann — Nicole Junkermann, also known as Countess Nicole Brachetti Peretti, is a German entrepreneur and investor with international activities in the sports, healthcare, and technology sectors.
- Nicole Muirbrook — Nicole Muirbrook is an American model and actress.
- Nicole Brown Simpson — Nicole Brown Simpson was a German and American woman best known for being the second wife of American professional football player, actor, and media personality O.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Nicole
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Nicole
Almost certainly the only Nicole in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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Famous People Named Nicole
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia