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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: NICK-uhl //ˈnɪk.əl//
Origin: Latin; Greek
Meaning: Latin: victory of the people; Greek: victory
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Nicol has its roots in the Greek name Nikolaos, which is composed of the elements 'nikē,' meaning 'victory,' and 'laos,' meaning 'people.' This name was adopted into Latin as Nicolaus and subsequently made its way into Old French as Nicolas. From Old French, it transitioned into Middle English as Nicol, which was used as both a given name and a surname.
The evolution of the name reflects the linguistic shifts and cultural exchanges that occurred throughout Europe during the medieval period. Historically, the name Nicol has been associated with several notable figures, including Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop of Myra, who became a prominent figure in Christian hagiography.
His legacy of generosity and miracles led to the establishment of his feast day on December 6, which has influenced various cultural traditions, including the modern figure of Santa Claus. The name gained further prominence through the translation of the Bible into various languages, including the King James Bible in the early 17th century, where the name appears in its Latin form.
Culturally, Nicol has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing kindness and benevolence due to its association with Saint Nicholas. The name has also been used in various diminutive forms, such as Nicky or Nikki, which have been popular in different cultures.
The enduring nature of Nicol can be attributed to its strong historical roots and the positive connotations associated with its etymological origins, making it a name that resonates across different cultures and eras.
Famous people named Nicol
In this section, you will find notable people named Nicol. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Nicol who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Nicol who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Nicol Williamson was an actor best known for The Lion in Winter, Excalibur, and The Seven Percent Solution.
Nicol David is a retired squash player best known for being a multiple-time world champion and holding the world No. 1 ranking for a record 108 months.
Fictional characters named Nicol
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Nicol Bolas is a fictional character from the trading card game Magic: The Gathering. He is a powerful dragon planeswalker known for his cunning and ambition to dominate the multiverse.
Nicol is a fictional character from the video game series Sonic the Hedgehog. They are a member of the Resistance and play a key role in the fight against Dr. Eggman.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nicol was first seen in the United States in 1956.
Nicol has ranked as high as #998 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Nicol has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Nicol is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Nicol was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Nicol (2023)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Nicol.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2002 | 36 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1989 | 34 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1983 | 31 |
| 1982 | 37 |
| 1981 | 35 |
| 1980 | 45 |
| 1979 | 42 |
| 1978 | 63 |
| 1977 | 53 |
| 1976 | 68 |
| 1975 | 65 |
| 1974 | 87 |
| 1973 | 89 |
| 1972 | 114 |
| 1971 | 102 |
| 1970 | 125 |
| 1969 | 107 |
| 1968 | 52 |
| 1967 | 29 |
| 1966 | 29 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1956 | 5 |