Holding steady.
Popularity of Nicoles since 1990
Babies named Nicoles per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nicoles is a modern masculine spelling of Nicole, first recorded in the United States in 1990. It has never reached the top 1000 names, with its peak year being 1990. The name has held a stable trajectory since its introduction, never appearing widely. Its rarity means it has no ranked positions or notable top states. Nicoles offers a unique twist on the classic Nicholas, blending familiarity with distinctiveness.
Nicoles is a rare masculine spelling variant of Nicole, the French feminine form of Nicholas. Nicholas derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). The name has been used in Christian contexts since the early Middle Ages, but Nicoles as a masculine form is a modern English innovation, first recorded in U.S. data in 1990. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nick, Nico, Cole
Sibling names for Nicoles
Names that share Nicoles's style, for a brother or sister.
