Nicolina Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: nee-koh-LEE-nah /niː.kəˈliː.nə/
Origin: Italian; Latin
Meaning: Italian: victory of the people; Latin: victory
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Nicolina is derived from 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, which later evolved into various forms in different languages, including the Italian Nicolina. The transition into English occurred through the influence of Norman French after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where names like Nicholas became common, leading to the diminutive form Nicolina being used in Italian contexts.
Historically, the name Nicholas has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity and later becoming the inspiration for the modern figure of Santa Claus. His feast day on December 6 has been celebrated in various cultures, further embedding the name into Christian tradition.
The name gained prominence in medieval Europe, particularly through the veneration of Saint Nicholas, which contributed to its widespread use across different regions and languages. Culturally, Nicolina carries connotations of victory and strength, reflecting its etymological roots.
The name has been associated with various traditions and folklore, particularly in Italian-speaking regions where it is often linked to familial and communal celebrations. The diminutive form Nicolina suggests affection and endearment, making it a favored choice for parents naming their daughters.
Overall, the name embodies a rich historical and cultural legacy, connecting its bearers to themes of triumph and community.
Famous people named Nicolina
In this section, you will find notable people named Nicolina. 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 Nicolina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Nicolina Bozzo is a singer best known for her participation in American Idol and her singles like "The Good Ones" and "Dancing in the Dark.".
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nicolina was first seen in the United States in 1897.
Nicolina has ranked as high as #1256 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Nicolina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Nicolina 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 Nicolina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Nicolina (2024)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 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 Nicolina.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1950 | 16 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1931 | 25 |
| 1930 | 21 |
| 1929 | 21 |
| 1928 | 25 |
| 1927 | 26 |
| 1926 | 27 |
| 1925 | 21 |
| 1924 | 28 |
| 1923 | 25 |
| 1922 | 32 |
| 1921 | 32 |
| 1920 | 27 |
| 1919 | 19 |
| 1918 | 30 |
| 1917 | 27 |
| 1916 | 21 |
| 1915 | 21 |
| 1914 | 20 |
| 1913 | 14 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1910 | 10 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1897 | 5 |