Total births
109
Girls' name · since 1953
Nicolet
Since 1953, U.S. Social Security records show 109 babies named Nicolet, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 109
- total births
- 1953–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Nicolet is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 109 have been recorded since 1953.
Nicolet has 109 recorded births among girls since 1953, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 2012.
- 109 total births
- 1953–2012 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
109 girls have been named Nicolet since 1953, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2012.
- 109
- total births
- 1953–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Nicolet was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
13 babies were named Nicolet in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Nicolet's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nicolet's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nicolet at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Nicolet popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–2012
- Peak year (1991)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Nicolet by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nicolet's strongest decade.
46 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Nicolet births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 13
1950s
13 births
- 1980s
1980s
39 births
- 1990s
1990s
46 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 46 births (42% of all-time use).
Nicolet by state
Where Nicolet concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 4.6% |
California share of Nicolet's total US births 4.6%
5 of 109 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nicolet? ▼
Since 1953, Social Security records show 109 babies named Nicolet. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 13 births.
When was Nicolet most popular? ▼
Nicolet was most popular in the 1990s decade with 46 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Nicolet most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nicolet are California (5 births).
How long has the name Nicolet been used? ▼
Nicolet has been recorded in Social Security data since 1953, spanning 60 years of data through 2012.
What names are similar to Nicolet? ▼
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 Nicolet's data
- Nicolet's decade-level peak was the 1990s (46 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Nicolets (5 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 Nicolet
Nearby Names Like Nicolet
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nicolet
Nicole Girl
#318 594,500 births
Nichole Girl
#3343 63,770 births
Nicolette Girl
#2015 17,129 births
Nicki Girl
6,083 births
Nicolle Girl
#3025 6,077 births
Compare Nicolet side by side: Nicolet vs Nicole Nicolet vs Nichole Nicolet vs Nicolette
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1953–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nicolet: Baby Name Since 1953 - 109 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nicolet. 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 Nicolet 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.