Total births
31
Girls' name · since 1989
Nicolett
31 babies named Nicolett in U.S. Social Security records since 1989, with the highest year being 1989. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 31
- total births
- 1989–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Nicolett sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 31 recorded since 1989.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nicolett has been recorded 31 times among girls since 1989, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2000.
- 31 total births
- 1989–2000 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
31 girls have been named Nicolett since 1989, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2000.
- 31
- total births
- 1989–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Nicolett was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
15 babies were named Nicolett in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Nicolett's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nicolett's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 32% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 68%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nicolett at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Nicolett popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2000
- Peak year (1989)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Nicolett by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nicolett's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Nicolett births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
15 births
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 15 births (48% of all-time use).
Nicolett by state
Where Nicolett concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 12 | 38.7% |
New York share of Nicolett's total US births 38.7%
12 of 31 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nicolett? ▼
31 babies have been named Nicolett since 1989. It was last recorded in 2000. The peak year was 1989 with 15 births.
When was Nicolett most popular? ▼
Nicolett was most popular in the 1980s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Nicolett most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nicolett are New York (12 births).
How long has the name Nicolett been used? ▼
Records for Nicolett go back to 1989, giving 12 years of history through 2000.
What names are similar to Nicolett? ▼
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 Nicolett's data
- Nicolett's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (15 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Nicoletts (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Nicolett
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nicolett
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Nicki Girl
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Compare Nicolett side by side: Nicolett vs Nicole Nicolett vs Nichole Nicolett vs Nicolette
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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, 1989–2000 (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. "Nicolett: Baby Name Since 1989 - 31 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nicolett. 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 Nicolett 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.