Nicolle
Nicolle is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nicolle is a feminine given name of French origin, derived ultimately from the Greek name Nikolaos. It serves as a spelling variant of Nicole, which gained significant popularity in the late 20th century. In the United States, it remains a moderately used alternative spelling.
Popularity in the United States
6,077 babies in the United States have been named Nicolle since 1880. It ranks #2195 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1808.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.5 %)
- NY (15 %)
- FL (10.5 %)
- MN (6.5 %)
- NJ (6.3 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 390 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,571 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,336 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,281 |
| 2000-2010 | 739 |
| 2010-2019 | 462 |
| 2020-2029 | 293 |
Famous people named Nicolle
- Nicolle Wallace: Television Host, Author
- Nicolle Dickson: Actress
Nicknames
Nikki, Nic, Cole
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Greek elements 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people).
- The double-L spelling reflects French orthographic conventions often used to emphasize the second syllable.