Girls name · Illinois
Nicole in Illinois
Nicole was the 213th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 47 babies named Nicole that year. Since 1942, Illinois families have named 34,565 babies Nicole.
Popularity over time
Nicole in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 7 | 631st |
| 1958 | 10 | 736th |
| 1969 | 455 | 42nd |
| 1980 | 1,332 | 6th |
| 1992 | 831 | 13th |
| 2003 | 331 | 32nd |
| 2014 | 151 | 79th |
| 2025 | 47 | 213th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 631st in 1942 to 213th in 2025.
The most babies named Nicole in Illinois in a single year was 1,492, in 1982. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1982.
Across the country, Nicole reached its best rank of 2nd in New Jersey (1993). See Nicole in every state →
How popular is Nicole in Illinois?
Nicole was the 213th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 47 babies named Nicole that year. Since 1942, Illinois families have named 34,565 babies Nicole.
How many babies are named Nicole in Illinois?
In 2025, 47 babies were named Nicole in Illinois. The most babies named Nicole in Illinois in a single year was 1,492, in 1982.
What is the rank of Nicole in Illinois?
Nicole ranked 213th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1982.
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.