Baby Names Girl Names Nicole Name Meaning Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Nicole. By Christine Coppa Updated on August 11, 2024 In This Article View All In This Article How Popular Is the Name Nicole? Name Variations Similar Names Common Nicknames for Nicole Suggested Sibling Names Famous People Named Nicole Close Nicole is the feminine form of Nicolas, which originates from the Greek name Nikolaos. This compound name is composed of the elements nikē ("victory") and laos ("the people"), hence its meaning "victory of the people." The variation Nicole arose in the Middle Ages in France to honor St. Nicholas. Nicole embodies a balanced combination of French sophistication and simple elegance. However, the two-syllable name is equally adorable thanks to its spunky nicknames Nic and Nikki. If you're looking for a pretty name for your baby girl? Nicole might be the perfect pick for you. Origin: Nicole is a name meaning "victory of the people," derived from the Greek name Nikolaos. It also has origins in France.Gender: Nicole is traditionally a feminine name. Masculine variations, such as Nicolas, Nikolaos, and Nico are also common.Pronunciation: ni-KOHL Editor's Note Although many baby names are separated by gender, Parents believes that sex does not need to play a role in your name selection process. It’s important to select a name that you feel suits your new baby the best. RomRodinka / Getty Images How Popular Is the Name Nicole? Nicole was a top-10 name in the US from 1978 to 1988, according to the Social Security Administration, climbing as high as No. 6 among girls in 1982. In the years since, the name has lost some popularity but remains in the top 1,000 baby names for girls. The name dropped out of the top 10 in 1989 and then out of the top 100 in 2008. It sat at No. 327 as of 2023. Name Variations The following are variations of the name Nicole: Colette (French) Nicolette (French) Nika (Russian) Nicola (Italian, Greek) Nicolina (Greek) Similar Names Similar sounding names to Nicole include: CassandraChristineDanielleJenniferMichelleMoniqueNathalie NichelleNicolaNicoletteSashaTiffany Other girl names starting with "N" include: NancyNadiaNaomiNardaNataliaNatalieNatashaNellieNemaNinaNishaNoaNova Common Nicknames for Nicole Common nicknames for Nicole include: ColeColeyNicNicaNickyNikkaNikkiNix Suggested Sibling Names Looking for a sibling name for Nicole? Here are some popular options: AlexisBenjaminCamilleEvangelineEverettGabrielHankJustineLaurenLucasRaphaëlVictoriaVioletWilliamZachery Famous People Named Nicole Notable people named Nicole include actors, athletes, authors, singers, and politicians. The name and its variations have also popped up on the big and small screens. In fact, even the rock band, "Point Blank" released the song, "Nicole" in 1981. Famous Nicoles Nicole Kidman, American-Australian actress, producer, and singerNicole Scherzinger, American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and television personalityNicole "Snookie" LaValle, American reality television personalityNicole Krauss, American author best known for her four novels Man Walks Into a Room (2002), The History of Love (2005), Great House (2010), and Forest Dark (2017)Nicole Renee Barnhart, American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer LeagueNicole Richie, American actress, television personality, fashion designer, and daughter of music icon Lionel Richie Famous Nikkis Nikki Reed, American actress of Twilight fame, screenwriter, singer-songwriter, and modelNikki Haley, former US ambassador to the United Nations and former governor of South Carolina Fictional Nicoles Nicky Nichols, played by Natasha Lyonne in the Netflix series Orange Is the New BlackDr. Nicole Herman, played by Geena Davis on Season 11 of Grey's AnatomyNicole Walker, played by Reese Witherspoon in the movie FearNicole Diver, the beautiful, wealthy protagonist of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1934 novel Tender Is the Night More Baby Names Still searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options: Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names 45 Gender-Neutral Baby Names 275 Popular Baby Names for Twins Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit Sources Parents uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Popularity of a Name. Social Security Administration. 2024.