UK girl's name
Nikole
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "victorious people".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nikole is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nikole popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 13 births.
This profile covers 155 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 31% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 169 living people in the UK are called Nikole. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nikole ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 13 girls were registered as Nikole.
- • Nikole ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #444 in 2011.
- • About 169 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nikole as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2011
13 births
Estimated living
169
2026
Meaning
What does Nikole mean?
The name Nikole is of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word "Nikolaos," which means "victory of the people." The name has its roots in ancient Greece, dating back to the 5th century BC. It was initially a masculine name, but over time, it evolved into a feminine form.
In Greek mythology, Nike was the goddess of victory, and her name is closely related to the name Nikole. The name Nikolaos was popular among the Greeks and later spread to other cultures through trade and conquest.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nikole can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, who mentions a woman named Nikole in his work "Politics." However, it is uncertain whether this was her actual name or a pseudonym.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Nikole. One of the most famous was Nikole de Saint-Phalle (1930-2002), a French-American sculptor, painter, and filmmaker known for her bold and colorful artworks, including the iconic "Nanas" sculptures.
Another prominent figure was Nikole Kidman (born 1967), an Australian actress and producer who has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards. She is renowned for her performances in films such as "Moulin Rouge," "The Hours," and "Big Little Lies."
In the realm of literature, Nikole Krauss (born 1974) is an American author whose novel "The History of Love" received widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the Saroyan International Prize for Writing.
The name Nikole has also been associated with influential women in science and technology. Nikole Jorgensen (1917-2018) was an American physicist and inventor who made significant contributions to the field of information theory and held numerous patents for her innovations.
Lastly, Nikole Kidman (born 1938) is a British-American actress and singer who rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s for her roles in films such as "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" and "The Blue Room." She has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nikole over time
The chart below shows babies named Nikole registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nikole, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nikole by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nikole was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3638 | 24 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3061 | 74 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3487 | 47 | 9 |
| 1990s | #3617 | 10 | 3 |
Geography
Where Nikole is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Nikole. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Nikole ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #444 in 2011.
Across the UK
Nikole in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#623 in 1993
4 years of NRS records, 12 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#444 in 2011
1 years of NISRA records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Nikole
- Niamh 20,347
- Nicole 19,687
- Natasha 15,578
- Nancy 12,607
- Naomi 12,199
- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Nikole: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nikole in the UK right now?
In 2023, Nikole was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Nikole most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 13 babies registered as Nikole in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nikole?
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "victorious people".
How many people are called Nikole in the UK?
A total of 155 babies have been registered as Nikole across the 25 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 12 more in Scotland and 3 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Nikole most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Nikole ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #444 in 2011. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.