Nicola
Nicola is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nicola is a masculine name of Greek origin through Latin and Italian traditions, meaning victory of the people. While widely used as a male name in Italy, in the United States it is uncommon for boys and often recognized as a cross-cultural or European choice. It maintains a steady but modest presence in modern U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
3,012 babies in the United States have been named Nicola since 1880. It ranks #2352 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1737.
States where it is most popular
- NY (55.6 %)
- NJ (13.1 %)
- CA (10.7 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
- PA (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 197 |
| 1920-1930 | 188 |
| 1930-1940 | 85 |
| 1940-1950 | 84 |
| 1950-1960 | 159 |
| 1960-1970 | 335 |
| 1970-1980 | 441 |
| 1980-1990 | 320 |
| 1990-2000 | 413 |
| 2000-2010 | 349 |
| 2010-2019 | 245 |
| 2020-2029 | 190 |
Famous people named Nicola
- Nicola Abbagnano: Philosopher, Academic
- Nicola Berti: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Nicola Sansone: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Nic, Nico
Fun facts
- While Nicola is predominantly feminine in many English-speaking cultures, it is traditionally a standard masculine name in Italy.
- The name derives from the ancient Greek name Nikolaos, combining nike (victory) and laos (people).