Niccolo Boy
Origin(s)
Italian; Latin
Meaning
Victory of the people (Italian); from 'Nicolaus' (Latin)
Historical & Cultural Background
Niccolo is an Italian variant of the name Nicholas, which has roots in the Greek name Nikolaos. The name has been borne by several notable historical figures, including saints and popes. It is commonly associated with the Italian Renaissance, particularly due to Niccolò Machiavelli, a prominent philosopher and political theorist. The name remains popular in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities.
Trend Summary
The name Niccolo has seen a modest level of popularity in the United States, particularly among Italian-American families.
Similar Names
Nicolai, Nico, Nikita, Nicolás, Nicola, Nicol, Nicoline
Variants
- Niccolò
- Nicolò
International Variants
- Nicolás (Spanish)
- Nicolas (French)
- Nicola (English)
- Nikolai (Russian)
Famous people named Niccolo
Niccolò Machiavelli was an Italian diplomat, philosopher, and writer, known for his work 'The Prince'.
Niccolò Paganini was an Italian violinist and composer, celebrated for his virtuosic performances and compositions.
Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli was a Renaissance political theorist, whose ideas have influenced modern political science.
Niccolò Fabi was an Italian singer-songwriter, recognized for his contributions to contemporary Italian music.
Fictional characters named Niccolo
Niccolò di Genova is a character in the video game series 'Assassin's Creed', known for his role in the Renaissance setting.
Niccolò is a character in the animated series 'The Adventures of Tintin', appearing in the storyline involving Italian culture.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Niccolo was first seen in the United States in 1984. Niccolo has ranked as high as #1312 nationally which occurred in 2021 and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Texas, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Niccolo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Niccolo (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 8 | |
| CA | 7 | |
| IL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 44 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 40 |
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 45 |