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Why parents love Nicole- Nicole Kidman is one of the most acclaimed and versatile actresses alive.
- The meaning victory of the people is heroic and aspirational.
- Two syllables with a polished, confident sound: nih-KOLE.
- Nikki and Nic are both friendly, warm nicknames.
- It peaked in the 80s-90s and is now positioned for elegant rediscovery.
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The vibe of Nicole
victoriousFrenchpolishedconfident90selegantheroicaccomplished
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Origin & history of Nicole
Greek Nikolaos (nikē 'victory' + laos 'people')
→ French Nicolas
→ feminine Nicole
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Greek / French roots
Nicole is the French feminine form of Nicolas, from the Greek Nikolaos combining nikē (victory) and laos (people). The name shares its victory root with Nike, the Greek goddess of victory and the sportswear brand. Nicole became hugely popular in America from the 1970s, reaching the top 5 by 1982. Nicole Kidman has maintained the name's prestige through an extraordinary career spanning Big Little Lies, Moulin Rouge, and The Hours (for which she won the Oscar). Nicole Scherzinger and Nicole Richie have kept it culturally visible across entertainment.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Used in France for centuries as the feminine of Nicolas; became popular in English from the mid-20th century.
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Today
Nicole remains a beloved choice, ranking #252 in the US. 595,656 babies have been named Nicole since 1937.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Nicole?
1985
peak year
Nicole was a name of the 1980s. Through that decade it averaged #8 nationally — one of the era's most chosen names. In 1985, 22,967 babies were given the name — making it the #7 most popular name in the United States that year. In the present decade it sits around #252, with about 1,355 babies given the name annually. Nicole has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 595,656 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
22,967
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #7)
(ranked #7)
1,355
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
13,550
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
595,656
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Nicole4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.
Nicole's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — victory through care rather than conquest. People named Nicole tend to be accomplished, warm, and victorious in the ways that matter most: relationships, craft, and character.
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Victorious through character✦
Accomplished and warm◈
Polished grace◎
Wins what matters♡
Nurtures excellenceN5
I9
C3
O6
L3
E5
Sum: 31 → Life path 4
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Personality of Nicole🏛️
Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
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Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
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Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
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Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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Famous people named NicoleClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
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Nicole Kidman
Oscar-winning actress, one of the most acclaimed of her generation.
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Nicole Scherzinger
Singer and Pussycat Dolls lead vocalist.
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Nicole Richie
TV personality, fashion designer, and author.
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Nicole Brown Simpson
Her 1994 murder case became one of the most watched trials in history.
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Nikē
Greek goddess of victory — the name's ultimate root.
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