Total births
1,229
Girls' name · since 1967
Nicollette
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 1,229 babies named Nicollette, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,229
- total births
- 1967–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1,229 girls have been named Nicollette since 1967, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nicollette recorded 1,229 times among girls since 1967, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2019.
- 1,229 total births
- 1967–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,229 girls have been named Nicollette since 1967, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 1,229
- total births
- 1967–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Nicollette was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
143 babies were named Nicollette in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Nicollette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nicollette's full recorded timeline at 1996, 29% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 71% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1967, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1991 peak of 143 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nicollette at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Nicollette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2019
- Peak year (1991)
- 143
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Nicollette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nicollette's strongest decade.
801 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Nicollette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s 188
1980s
188 births
- 1990s
1990s
801 births
- 2000s 184
2000s
184 births
- 2010s 44
2010s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 801 births (65% of all-time use).
How Nicollette 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 Nicollette's total volume
Nicollette vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nicollette by state
Where Nicollette concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 151 | 12.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 104 | 8.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 50 | 4.1% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 42 | 3.4% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 39 | 3.2% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 34 | 2.8% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 32 | 2.6% |
| #8 | Florida | | 29 | 2.4% |
California share of Nicollette's total US births 12.3%
Even split
151 of 1,229 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Nicollette appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nicollette? ▼
1,229 babies have been named Nicollette since 1967. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 1991 with 143 births.
When was Nicollette most popular? ▼
Nicollette was most popular in the 1990s decade with 801 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Nicollette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nicollette are California (151 births), New York (104 births), Texas (50 births).
How long has the name Nicollette been used? ▼
Nicollette has been recorded in Social Security data since 1967, spanning 53 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Nicollette? ▼
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 Nicollette's data
- Nicollette's decade-level peak was the 1990s (801 total births); usage has since declined to 44 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Nicollettes (151 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 Nicollette
Nearby Names Like Nicollette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nicollette
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 Nicollette side by side: Nicollette vs Nicole Nicollette vs Nichole Nicollette vs Nicolette
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1967–2019 (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. "Nicollette: Baby Name Since 1967 - 1,229 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nicollette. 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 Nicollette 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 June 2026.