How Many People Are Named Nicholette?
Complete statistics for the name Nicholette: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nicholette, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,235 people in the US, making up 1 in 267,309 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1993 with 74 births, showing a declining trend since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 1,290 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nicholette Through the Generations
Nicholette has seen its highest usage in the early '90s, with a noticeable decline since. As of now, most people named Nicholette are in their late thirties, with a significant portion still under thirty. This distribution suggests a name that's both classic and modern, appealing across different generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nicholette's French roots
📄 About the Name Nicholette
How Many People Have the Name Nicholette?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,235 people in the United States currently share the name Nicholette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 267,309 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nicholette a Common or Rare Name?
Nicholette is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nicholette Mean?
Nicholette means "creative variant of Nicole" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nicholette in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nicholette Most Popular?
The name Nicholette reached peak popularity in 1993, with 74 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nicholette?
Approximately 1,235 people named Nicholette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,290. That works out to roughly 1 in 267,309 Americans.
Is Nicholette a rare name?
Nicholette is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 267,309 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nicholette mean?
Nicholette means "creative variant of Nicole" and comes from French origins.
Is Nicholette more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nicholette are male and 100% are female.
When was Nicholette most popular?
Nicholette peaked in 1993 with 74 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.