Girls name · California
Nicole in California
Nicole was the 253rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 132 babies named Nicole that year. Since 1941, California families have named 75,577 babies Nicole.
Popularity over time
Nicole in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 11 | 475th |
| 1953 | 21 | 571st |
| 1965 | 125 | 249th |
| 1977 | 1,596 | 12th |
| 1989 | 2,498 | 10th |
| 2001 | 1,110 | 31st |
| 2013 | 779 | 33rd |
| 2025 | 132 | 253rd |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 475th in 1941 to 253rd in 2025.
The most babies named Nicole in California in a single year was 2,891, in 1985. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1983.
Across the country, Nicole reached its best rank of 2nd in New Jersey (1993). See Nicole in every state →
How popular is Nicole in California?
Nicole was the 253rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 132 babies named Nicole that year. Since 1941, California families have named 75,577 babies Nicole.
How many babies are named Nicole in California?
In 2025, 132 babies were named Nicole in California. The most babies named Nicole in California in a single year was 2,891, in 1985.
What is the rank of Nicole in California?
Nicole ranked 253rd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1983.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.