Holding steady.
Popularity of Nichol since 1944
Babies named Nichol per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 153 |
| 1970s | 1,428 |
| 1980s | 971 |
| 1990s | 268 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nichol is a variant spelling of Nicole that saw its peak usage in the late 1970s, reaching its highest rank in 1979. Since then, its popularity has dropped significantly, and it has not appeared in the top 1000 names since the early 2000s. The name, meaning 'people of victory', has Greek and French origins through Nicholas. Despite its decline, Nichol remains a recognizable alternative to Nicole, with the nickname Nikki providing a familiar touch. While mainly a girl's name, it occasionally appears as a surname or masculine given name. Its trajectory is stable, with no signs of revival, making it a rare but established choice.
Nichol is a variant spelling of Nicole, the feminine form of Nicholas, which derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, from 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). Introduced to England via the French form Nicole, it became common in the Middle Ages. The spelling Nichol emerged as an Anglicized variant, occasionally used as a surname or given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nikki, Nic, Cole
Sibling names for Nichol
Names that share Nichol's style, for a brother or sister.
