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How Many People Are Named Nichole?
Estimated people named Nichole living in the U.S. today
60,523
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 63,906
- Peak year: 1985 (2,962 births)
- Estimated living today: 60,523
Nichole by age group — who carries the name today?
Nichole popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Nichole
Nichole has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 63,906 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 60,523 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 5,647 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Nicholes you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Nichole in the US?
An estimated 60,523 people named Nichole are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Nichole rare — about 1 in 5,647 Americans.
Is Nichole a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Nichole is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Nichole most popular?
Nichole peaked in 1985, when 2,962 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Nichole?
Nichole ranks #786 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 44 out of 100 (higher means rarer).