Nichols Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationNIK-ols / ˈnɪk.əlzEnglish; Irish
Meaning
English: son of Nicholas; Irish: victory of the people
Historical & Cultural Background
Nichols is a surname of English origin, derived from the given name Nicholas, which means 'victory of the people'. The name has been used as both a first name and a surname. In the United States, it gained popularity as a first name in the 20th century. The name is often associated with various historical figures and has been used in different cultural contexts.
Trend Summary
Nichols has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage as a first name.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nick
- Nicky
International Variants
- Nicolás (Spanish)
- Nicolas (French)
- Nikola (Slavic)
Famous people named Nichols
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Fictional characters named Nichols
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nichols was first seen in the United States in 1914. Nichols has ranked as high as #1096 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California, New York, Massachusetts, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Nichols has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nichols (1991)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 33 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 33 |
| 1985 | 36 |
| 1986 | 40 |
| 1987 | 55 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 |