Girl nameCurrently #5,724 in the USRising
Nicol
//ˈnɪkəl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19705 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nicol's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Nicol's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nicol |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 29 |
| 1967 | 29 |
| 1968 | 57 |
| 1969 | 112 |
| 1970 | 130 |
| 1971 | 108 |
| 1972 | 114 |
| 1973 | 96 |
| 1974 | 87 |
| 1975 | 65 |
| 1976 | 68 |
| 1977 | 53 |
| 1978 | 63 |
| 1979 | 42 |
| 1980 | 45 |
| 1981 | 35 |
| 1982 | 37 |
| 1983 | 31 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 34 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 36 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 22 |
Nicol through the decades
- Nicol peaked in 1970, when 130 babies were named Nicol in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nicol has fallen 40% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nicol currently ranks #5,724 in the US and is on the rise.