Nicole vs. Nikki: which name is older?
The average Nicole is 39 and the average Nikki is 44, so Nikki is the older name, by about 5 years.
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When was each name popular?
Nikki peaked first, in 1972 (in the early 1970s). Nicole peaked in 1985, 13 years later.
Which name is more common?
There are about 570,000 Nicoles and about 38,000 Nikkis alive in the US, so there are about 15 times as many Nicoles as Nikkis.
Boys or girls?
Both are girls' names: over 99% of living Nicoles and 98% of living Nikkis are women.
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Nicole or Nikki: questions
Which is older, Nicole or Nikki?
The average Nicole is 39 and the average Nikki is 44, so Nikki is the older name, by about 5 years.
How old is the average Nicole?
The average Nicole in the US is 39; half of all living Nicoles are between 32 and 47.
How old is the average Nikki?
The average Nikki in the US is 44; half of all living Nikkis are between 34 and 53.
Which is more common, Nicole or Nikki?
There are about 570,000 Nicoles and about 38,000 Nikkis alive in the US, so there are about 15 times as many Nicoles as Nikkis.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). How we calculate this