Nichole
Pronunciation: [ n-IHK-ohl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nichole first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 184 babies have been named Nichole in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nichole is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,913 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,913
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nichole
Nichole is a boy name .
Is Nichole a boy or girl name? Nichole is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,913 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,331. Nichole is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nichole is currently ranked #39,913 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nichole include Nic, Nich, Nichy, Nichie, Ole, Oley, Niy, Niie, and Nickins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nichole include Nicholas . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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