Total births
885
Girls' name · since 1968
Nikol
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 885 babies named Nikol, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13782
- among girls today
- 885
- born since 1968
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other girls
Nikol currently ranks #13782 among girls' names in America, with 885 babies recorded since 1968.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nikol has been recorded 885 times among girls since 1968, currently ranked #13782 nationally and more common than 22% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2025.
- #13782 among girls today
- 885 born since 1968
- 1970s peak decade
- 22% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nikol is currently the #13782 girls' name in America, more common than 22% of girls - 885 born since 1968, peaking in the 1970s.
- #13782
- among girls today
- 885
- born since 1968
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other girls
Nikol vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13782
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 22% of names given to girls today.
1970s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Nikol was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
40 babies were named Nikol in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
How Nikol compares
885 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
Nikol's all-time total is 132% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nikol | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 885 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nikol's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nikol's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2019, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1971 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nikol at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1971
Current rank
#13,782
Active since
1968
Nikol popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2025
- Peak year (1971)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Nikol by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Nikol's strongest decade.
310 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Nikol births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 38
1960s
38 births
- 1970s
1970s
310 births
- 1980s
1980s
151 births
- 1990s
1990s
128 births
- 2000s 117
2000s
117 births
- 2010s 102
2010s
102 births
- 2020s 39
2020s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 310 births (35% of all-time use).
How Nikol 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 Nikol's total volume
Nikol vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nikol by state
Where Nikol concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 29 | 3.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 15 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 8 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Nikol's total US births 3.3%
Even split
29 of 885 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikol? ▼
885 babies have been named Nikol since 1968. It currently ranks #13782 among girls. The peak year was 1971 with 40 births.
When was Nikol most popular? ▼
Nikol was most popular in the 1970s decade with 310 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Nikol most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nikol are California (29 births), New York (15 births), Pennsylvania (8 births).
How long has the name Nikol been used? ▼
Records for Nikol go back to 1968, giving 58 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nikol? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nikki, Nikita, Niki, Nikole, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nikol's data
- Nikol's decade-level peak was the 1970s (310 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Nikols (29 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 Nikol
Nearby Names Like Nikol
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikol
Nikki Girl
#3407 40,109 births
Nikita Girl
#4404 10,778 births
Niki Girl
#9639 7,048 births
Nikole Girl
#6706 6,982 births
Nikia Girl
3,728 births
Compare Nikol side by side: Nikol vs Nikki Nikol vs Nikita Nikol vs Niki
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nikol
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1,888 births · Peak 1988
Ananda #13783
1,624 births · Peak 2002
Tristen #13780
4,182 births · Peak 1996
Neeley #13784
412 births · Peak 1982
Joley #13779
378 births · Peak 2009
Andreya #13785
1,159 births · Peak 2008
Shayleen #13778
519 births · Peak 1992
Kashia #13786
623 births · Peak 1998
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, 1968–2025 (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. "Nikol: #13782 Girls' Name - 885 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikol. 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 Nikol 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.