Niccolo
Niccolo is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Niccolo is an Italian variant of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos. It translates to victory of the people and has traditionally been popular in Italy. In the United States, it remains a relatively uncommon yet recognizable choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,060 babies in the United States have been named Niccolo since 1880. It ranks #3625 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1673.
States where it is most popular
- CA (67.1 %)
- NY (22.6 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
- TX (3.3 %)
- PA (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 37 |
| 1990-2000 | 183 |
| 2000-2010 | 254 |
| 2010-2019 | 332 |
| 2020-2029 | 254 |
Famous people named Niccolo
- Niccolò Machiavelli: Diplomat, Philosopher
- Niccolò Paganini: Violinist, Composer
Nicknames
Nico, Nick, Cole
Fun facts
- The name is famous for historical figures like Niccolò Machiavelli, the political philosopher.
- It shares its root with the name Nicholas, combining Greek words for victory (nike) and people (laos).