Nicole is a popular French feminine given name derived from the Greek 'Nikolaos', meaning 'victory of the people'. It became prominent during the Middle Ages, often used as an alteration of Nicolette, which itself was derived from the Latin 'Victrix'. The name gained significant popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. Some notable individuals named Nicole include French actress Nicole Kidman and American singer-songwriter Nicole Scherzinger.
"The name Nicole experienced significant popularity between 1969 to 1987, with over 70 births annually from 1970 to 1985, peaking at 107 births in 1989. Since the late 1990s, its usage has decreased substantially, with fewer than 20 births per year since 1996."