Nicol Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNICK-uhl / /ˈnɪk.əl/Latin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: victory of the people; Greek: victory
Historical & Cultural Background
Nicol is derived from the Latin name Nicolaus, which means 'victory of the people.' It has been used in various cultures, often as a feminine form of Nicholas. The name has historical significance in Christian traditions, being associated with Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity. Over time, Nicol has evolved into a standalone name in some regions.
Trend Summary
Nicol has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nicolle
- Nikki
International Variants
- Nicole (French)
- Nicola (Italian)
- Nicolina (Italian)
- Nicolle (French)
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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)
Top States for Nicol (2023)
State | Births | Share |
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TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1956 | 5 |
1962 | 7 |
1963 | 10 |
1964 | 17 |
1965 | 11 |
1966 | 29 |
1967 | 29 |
1968 | 52 |
1969 | 107 |
1970 | 125 |
1971 | 102 |
1972 | 114 |
1973 | 89 |
1974 | 87 |
1975 | 65 |
1976 | 68 |
1977 | 53 |
1978 | 63 |
1979 | 42 |
1980 | 45 |
1981 | 35 |
1982 | 37 |
1983 | 31 |
1984 | 18 |
1985 | 30 |
1986 | 22 |
1987 | 20 |
1988 | 23 |
1989 | 34 |
1990 | 15 |
1991 | 22 |
1992 | 21 |
1993 | 20 |
1994 | 14 |
1995 | 15 |
1996 | 17 |
1997 | 11 |
1998 | 24 |
1999 | 27 |
2000 | 32 |
2001 | 30 |
2002 | 36 |
2003 | 29 |
2004 | 39 |
2005 | 30 |
2006 | 31 |
2007 | 25 |
2008 | 28 |
2009 | 26 |
2010 | 32 |
2011 | 37 |
2012 | 24 |
2013 | 42 |
2014 | 25 |
2015 | 21 |
2016 | 16 |
2017 | 11 |
2018 | 15 |
2019 | 15 |
2020 | 14 |
2021 | 19 |
2022 | 21 |
2023 | 27 |
2024 | 22 |