A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Nicolina since 1897
Babies named Nicolina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2002, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Nicolina's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 186 |
| 1920s | 264 |
| 1930s | 131 |
| 1940s | 86 |
| 1950s | 61 |
| 1960s | 79 |
| 1970s | 95 |
| 1980s | 132 |
| 1990s | 218 |
| 2000s | 227 |
| 2010s | 220 |
| 2020s | 104 |
Meaning & origin
Nicolina reached its peak popularity in 1911, ranking highest among U.S. births. After decades of decline, it has been rising again since 1986. In the most recent year measured, 2025, it ranked 5917th, with an estimated 1 in 80,363 girls receiving the name. Its usage has been most concentrated in New Jersey and New York, reflecting its Italian heritage. This feminine form of Nicholas offers a distinctive alternative to more common variants, and its recent upward trajectory suggests a renewed appreciation for vintage Italian names.
Nicolina is an Italian feminine diminutive of Nicholas, which derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of nike 'victory' and laos 'people'. The name has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages and has spread to other cultures, often as a variant of Nicole or Nicola. In the United States, it saw modest use in the early 20th century and has recently experienced a revival.
Where Nicolina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nico, Nikki, Lina
Variants: Niccolina, Nicolina
Sibling names for Nicolina
Names that share Nicolina's style, for a brother or sister.
