Girl · #13,455 in 2026

Nikolette

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

Current Rank

#13,455

Peak Rank

#3,448 (1994)

Total Babies

518

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

2023

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#3448

Peak Rank

518

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nikolette

Nikolette first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1981, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 32 Nikolettes were born — ranking #3,448 that year. As of 2026, Nikolette ranks #13,455 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 518 Nikolettes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nikolette

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nikolette

What does the name Nikolette mean?

Nikolette is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nikolette in 2026?

In 2026, Nikolette ranks #13,455 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nikolette most popular?

Nikolette reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #3,448 that year with 32 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nikolette most popular?

Nikolette has historically been most popular in New Jersey, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nikolette.

Is Nikolette a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nikolette?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nikolette include Willy, Merion, Sarann. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nikolette

Nikolette is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 518 births in the dataset. Nikolette's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #3,448. Use the chart and map above to compare Nikolette'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.