Total births
1,297
Girls' name · since 1948
Nicholette
Since 1948, U.S. Social Security records show 1,297 babies named Nicholette, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15569
- among girls today
- 1,297
- born since 1948
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Nicholette is the #15569 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,297 recorded since 1948.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nicholette has been recorded 1,297 times among girls since 1948, currently ranked #15569 nationally and more common than 12% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1948 to 2025.
- #15569 among girls today
- 1,297 born since 1948
- 1990s peak decade
- 12% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Nicholette is currently the #15569 girls' name in America, more common than 12% of girls - 1,297 born since 1948, peaking in the 1990s.
- #15569
- among girls today
- 1,297
- born since 1948
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other girls
Nicholette vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15569
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 12% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Nicholette was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
74 babies were named Nicholette in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
How Nicholette compares
1,297 Top 28% higher than 72% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nicholette's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nicholette | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,297 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 74 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nicholette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nicholette's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1956, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 74, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nicholette at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1993
Current rank
#15,569
Active since
1948
Nicholette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–2025
- Peak year (1993)
- 74
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Nicholette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nicholette's strongest decade.
390 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Nicholette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 19
1940s
19 births
- 1950s 85
1950s
85 births
- 1960s 66
1960s
66 births
- 1970s 115
1970s
115 births
- 1980s
1980s
359 births
- 1990s
1990s
390 births
- 2000s
2000s
181 births
- 2010s 57
2010s
57 births
- 2020s 25
2020s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 390 births (30% of all-time use).
How Nicholette compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Nicholette's total volume
Nicholette vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nicholette by state
Where Nicholette concentrates geographically, total births since 1948
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 106 | 8.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 31 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 17 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 12 | 0.9% |
| #5 | New York | | 10 | 0.8% |
California share of Nicholette's total US births 8.2%
Even split
106 of 1,297 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nicholette? ▼
Nicholette has been given to 1,297 babies in the U.S. since 1948, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #15569 as of the latest data. 74 babies were born in 1993, its single highest year.
When was Nicholette most popular? ▼
Nicholette was most popular in the 1990s decade with 390 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Nicholette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nicholette are California (106 births), Texas (31 births), Ohio (17 births).
How long has the name Nicholette been used? ▼
Nicholette has been recorded in Social Security data since 1948, spanning 78 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Nicholette? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nicole, Nichole, Nicolette, Nicki, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nicholette's data
- Nicholette's decade-level peak was the 1990s (390 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Nicholettes (106 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nicholette
Nearby Names Like Nicholette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nicholette
Nicole Girl
#318 594,500 births
Nichole Girl
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Nicolette Girl
#2015 17,129 births
Nicki Girl
6,083 births
Nicolle Girl
#3025 6,077 births
Compare Nicholette side by side: Nicholette vs Nicole Nicholette vs Nichole Nicholette vs Nicolette
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nicholette
Crissy #15568
2,592 births · Peak 1978
Aseneth #15570
118 births · Peak 2022
Cherise #15567
4,484 births · Peak 1971
Lynea #15571
388 births · Peak 1988
Milene #15566
72 births · Peak 2006
Lynnelle #15572
296 births · Peak 1964
Tawny #15565
4,228 births · Peak 1989
Syria #15573
567 births · Peak 2004
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1948–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nicholette: #15569 Girls' Name - 1,297 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nicholette. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nicholette draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.