Boy · #10,556 in 2026

Nikoles

Name: Popularity of the name Nikoles in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nikoles, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,556

Peak Rank

#7,560 (1998)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1998

First Year

2001

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#7560

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nikoles

Nikoles first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1998, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 7 Nikoless were born — ranking #7,560 that year. As of 2026, Nikoles ranks #10,556 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Nikoless have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nikoles

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nikoles is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nicholes
Nickels
Nickles
Nichols
Nicholls
Nicols
Knuckles
Nuckles
Nuckolls
Nuckols
Nicole
Nicola

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nikoles

What does the name Nikoles mean?

Nikoles is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nikoles in 2026?

In 2026, Nikoles ranks #10,556 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nikoles most popular?

Nikoles reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #7,560 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Nikoles a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nikoles is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nikoles?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nikoles include Orr, Mckenley, Cassel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nikoles

Nikoles is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Nikoles's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #7,560. Use the chart and map above to compare Nikoles's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.