US Popularity:688
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):French
Meaning:People of victory
You're onto a winner with this one. Nicole, a Greek girl's name, means "people of victory" and is derived from the French boy's name Nicholas, which in turn came from the Greek Nikolaos. This name is made up of the Greek words nike, meaning "victory," and laos, meaning "people." Nike is also the name of the Greek goddess of victory, so you can really go for gold with it. With famous bearers of this name including Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, baby will know she's in good company.

Common Nicknames for Nicole

Finding the perfect name for baby can be one of the best feelings in the world. (And nicknames are no different!) To make your search for the right one easier than ever, we’ve gathered the most special nicknames for Nicole. Whether you’re on the hunt for something common, cool or cute, you’re going to love these super-fun alternatives.

How Popular Is The Name Nicole?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Nicole is currently #577 on The Bump
Girl:Nicole is currently #408 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Nicole is currently #688 in U.S. births
Girl:Nicole is currently #327 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#327
in 2023
- 4
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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