Nicolina Girl

Popularity: #928 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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.

We also feature individuals named Nicolina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Nicolina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

NicoletteNicoleNinaNicolaiNicolle

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Nicolina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

NicolleNikitaNinaNicoNicolai

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nicolina was first seen in the United States in 1897.

Nicolina has ranked as high as #6413 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.

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 Total Births Girl
2025 20 20
2024 20 20
2023 16 16
2022 13 13
2021 23 23
2020 12 12
2019 20 20
2018 25 25
2017 23 23
2016 23 23
2015 19 19
2014 22 22
2013 21 21
2012 19 19
2011 29 29
2010 19 19
2009 17 17
2008 14 14
2007 27 27
2006 30 30
2005 19 19
2004 21 21
2003 19 19
2002 34 34
2001 20 20
2000 26 26
1999 24 24
1998 25 25
1997 20 20
1996 28 28
1995 24 24
1994 19 19
1993 22 22
1992 16 16
1991 18 18
1990 22 22
1989 14 14
1988 17 17
1987 8 8
1986 10 10
1985 9 9
1984 18 18
1983 16 16
1982 14 14
1981 10 10
1980 16 16
1979 15 15
1978 10 10
1977 10 10
1976 7 7
1975 12 12
1974 5 5
1973 12 12
1972 10 10
1971 6 6
1970 8 8
1969 7 7
1968 14 14
1967 5 5
1966 7 7
1965 9 9
1964 11 11
1963 9 9
1961 10 10
1960 7 7
1958 11 11
1957 6 6
1956 7 7
1955 5 5
1954 5 5
1952 6 6
1951 5 5
1950 16 16
1949 9 9
1948 12 12
1947 10 10
1945 8 8
1944 6 6
1943 9 9
1942 14 14
1941 6 6
1940 12 12
1939 11 11
1938 14 14
1937 8 8
1936 5 5
1935 11 11
1934 13 13
1933 12 12
1932 11 11
1931 25 25
1930 21 21
1929 21 21
1928 25 25
1927 26 26
1926 27 27
1925 21 21
1924 28 28
1923 25 25
1922 32 32
1921 32 32
1920 27 27
1919 19 19
1918 30 30
1917 27 27
1916 21 21
1915 21 21
1914 20 20
1913 14 14
1912 12 12
1911 12 12
1910 10 10
1907 6 6
1897 5 5

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 6
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