Holding steady.
Popularity of Micole since 1968
Babies named Micole per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 177 |
| 1980s | 251 |
| 1990s | 111 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Micole is a rare American coinage first recorded in 1968, a time when creative respellings and mashup names were gaining traction. The name saw its highest usage in 1988, though it never reached the top 1,000 and has remained statistically negligible. In recent decades its frequency has been stable, with just a handful of births per year. Because it is a modern name with no deep historical roots, its etymology is speculative: it may echo the popular 1980s classic Nicole or the Hebrew-derived Michaela. Micole has not been recorded in any top state and has no notable bearers. Its enduring obscurity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an unconventional name with a familiar sound.
Micole first appears in the United States in 1968, a period when inventive feminine names were fashionable. It is likely a blend or respelling of Nicole (from Greek nike 'victory') or a diminutive of Michaela (Hebrew 'who is like God?'), but no direct linguistic derivation is attested. The name has never entered widespread use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Micki, Cole, Mimi
Variants: Mikole, Mycole
Sibling names for Micole
Names that share Micole's style, for a brother or sister.
