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Nicol Girl

Popularity: #928 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

NicoletteNikita

Variants

  • Nicolle
  • Nikki

International Variants

  • Nicole (French)
  • Nicola (Italian)
  • Nicolina (Italian)
  • Nicolle (French)

Famous people named Nicol

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Fictional characters named Nicol

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Sibling Suggestions

NinaNoraNadiaNellNiaNellie

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)

StateBirthsShare
TX 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19565
19627
196310
196417
196511
196629
196729
196852
1969107
1970125
1971102
1972114
197389
197487
197565
197668
197753
197863
197942
198045
198135
198237
198331
198418
198530
198622
198720
198823
198934
199015
199122
199221
199320
199414
199515
199617
199711
199824
199927
200032
200130
200236
200329
200439
200530
200631
200725
200828
200926
201032
201137
201224
201342
201425
201521
201616
201711
201815
201915
202014
202119
202221
202327
202422