Nicol
Nicol is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nicol is a variant spelling of Nicole, originating from the Greek name Nikolaos. It translates to victory of the people and has been used continuously in the United States, albeit as a less common alternative to the standard spelling.
Popularity in the United States
2,220 babies in the United States have been named Nicol since 1880. It ranks #3732 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1982.
States where it is most popular
- CA (36.6 %)
- NY (16.6 %)
- PA (7.5 %)
- OH (7.2 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 262 |
| 1970-1980 | 808 |
| 1980-1990 | 295 |
| 1990-2000 | 186 |
| 2000-2010 | 306 |
| 2010-2019 | 239 |
| 2020-2029 | 119 |
Nicknames
Nic, Nikki, Nicky
Fun facts
- Nicol is a simplified, non-silent-e variant of the popular French name Nicole.
- The name ultimately traces back to the ancient Greek roots nike (victory) and laos (people).