Declining since 1993, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Nikole since 1962
Babies named Nikole per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1993, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Nikole's real moment was 1972.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 159 |
| 1970s | 1,575 |
| 1980s | 1,799 |
| 1990s | 1,864 |
| 2000s | 938 |
| 2010s | 532 |
| 2020s | 115 |
Meaning & origin
Nikole is a feminine spelling variant of Nicholas, first recorded in 1962. It peaked in popularity in 1972, but has been declining since 1993. In 2025, it ranked 6325th, with about 1 in 89,293 girls named Nikole. The name enjoyed its greatest use during the 1970s, though it never reached the top 1000. Nikole is most often found in the United States, where it adapts the classic Nicole with a more streamlined spelling.
Nikole is a feminine spelling variant of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of 'nikē' (victory) and 'laos' (people). The name Nicholas was popularized by Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop of Myra. The variant Nikole emerged in the 20th century as a modern respelling, particularly in the United States.
Where Nikole is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nikki, Cole, Niko
Sibling names for Nikole
Names that share Nikole's style, for a brother or sister.
