Girl · #11,927 in 2026

Nycole

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

Current Rank

#11,927

Peak Rank

#2,602 (1980)

Total Babies

944

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1968

First Year

2014

Last Year

1980

Peak Year

#2602

Peak Rank

944

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nycole

Nycole first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1968, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 36 Nycoles were born — ranking #2,602 that year. As of 2026, Nycole ranks #11,927 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 944 Nycoles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nycole

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nycole 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 Nycole

What does the name Nycole mean?

Nycole is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1968. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nycole in 2026?

In 2026, Nycole ranks #11,927 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Nycole most popular?

Nycole reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #2,602 that year with 36 babies given the name.

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

Nycole has historically been most popular in Michigan, Illinois, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nycole.

Is Nycole a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nycole?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nycole include Josilyn, Falana, Mandisa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nycole

Nycole is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 944 births in the dataset. Nycole's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #2,602. Use the chart and map above to compare Nycole'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.