Girls name · North Carolina
Nicole in North Carolina
Nicole was the 485th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 23 babies named Nicole that year. Since 1962, North Carolina families have named 6,707 babies Nicole.
Popularity over time
Nicole in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 5 | 725th |
| 1971 | 109 | 84th |
| 1980 | 160 | 40th |
| 1989 | 174 | 50th |
| 1998 | 140 | 67th |
| 2007 | 63 | 166th |
| 2016 | 35 | 303rd |
| 2025 | 23 | 485th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina climbed from 725th in 1962 to 485th in 2025.
The most babies named Nicole in North Carolina in a single year was 211, in 1972. Its best showing was 36th among girls names in 1987.
Across the country, Nicole reached its best rank of 2nd in New Jersey (1993). See Nicole in every state →
How popular is Nicole in North Carolina?
Nicole was the 485th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 23 babies named Nicole that year. Since 1962, North Carolina families have named 6,707 babies Nicole.
How many babies are named Nicole in North Carolina?
In 2025, 23 babies were named Nicole in North Carolina. The most babies named Nicole in North Carolina in a single year was 211, in 1972.
What is the rank of Nicole in North Carolina?
Nicole ranked 485th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 36th among girls names in 1987.
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.