Nicole
Pronunciation: [ n-ihk-OHL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nicole first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 1,965 babies have been named Nicole in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nicole is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,458 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,458
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicole is also used as a girl name, ranked #318.
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About the Name Nicole
Nicole is a boy name .
Is Nicole a boy or girl name? Nicole is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,458 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #318. Nicole is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nicole is currently ranked #29,458 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nicole include Nic, Nico, Nicoy, Nicoie, Niy, Niie, and Nickins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nicole include Nicolas, Nico, Nicolai, Nicolo, Nicodemus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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