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Nichole

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Pronounced ni-KOHL /nɪˈkoʊl/High

Meaning: Victory of the people; variant of Nicole, the French feminine of Nicholas, from Greek NikolaosHigh

In 30 seconds: Nicole with an extra h — same French polish, same Greek victory. A spelling that peaked when Nicole ruled the 1980s.

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Origin HighGreek, French

MeaningVictory of the people; variant of Nicole, the French feminine of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos

U.S. rank (2025)#3373 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births46 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1985

Total births (all-time)≈ 63,768

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nichole is the h-spelling of Nicole, the French feminine of Nicholas — Greek Nikolaos, from nike, 'victory', and laos, 'people'. Nicole swept America in the 1970s and 80s, and Nichole rode along as its most common variant, the inserted h echoing Nicholas itself.

In medieval France, Nichole was actually used for both sexes before settling as feminine. Today both spellings have receded with their generation; Nichole reads as distinctly Gen-X, awaiting the cycle of revival.

Did you know? Nicole and Nichole both descend from Nicholas — the saint behind Santa Claus — whose Greek name promises 'victory of the people'.

Overall data confidence 95%

Behind the Name — Nicole — etymology

Variations

NicoleNikoleNicolle

Nicknames

NikkiNicChole

Famous Bearers

★Nichole Nordeman (1972-)
American contemporary Christian singer-songwriter and multiple Dove Award winner
★Nichole Galicia (1975-)
Panamanian actress and model who appeared in Django Unchained
★Nichole Sakura (1989-)
American actress known for the sitcom Superstore
★Nichole Hiltz (1978-)
American actress

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nichole mean?

Nichole is a variant of Nicole, the French feminine of Nicholas, from Greek for 'victory of the people'.

How do you pronounce Nichole?

It's said ni-KOHL /nɪˈkoʊl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nichole a boy or girl name?

Nichole is a girl's name today, though medieval France used similar forms for both sexes.

How popular is Nichole?

Nichole is rare for newborns now, a spelling from Nicole's late-twentieth-century reign.