Nicol
Every Nicol since 1956 — 2,248 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nicol
Nicol is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,052 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 2,248 American babies have been named Nicol. Its peak came in 1970, when 130 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nicol stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nicol year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,052 | — | — |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,743 | — | — |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,963 | — | — |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,929 | — | — |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,345 | — | — |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,852 | — | — |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,623 | — | — |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,659 | — | — |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,772 | — | — |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,512 | — | — |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,980 | — | — |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,423 | — | — |
| 2013 | 42 | #3,686 | — | — |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,675 | — | — |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,052 | — | — |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,576 | — | — |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,498 | — | — |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,240 | — | — |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,654 | — | — |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,655 | — | — |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,557 | — | — |
| 2004 | 39 | #3,729 | — | — |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,500 | — | — |
| 2002 | 36 | #3,708 | — | — |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,174 | — | — |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,958 | — | — |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,174 | — | — |
| 1990 | 15 | #6,046 | — | — |
| 1985 | 30 | #3,061 | — | — |
| 1980 | 45 | #2,238 | — | — |
| 1975 | 65 | #1,554 | — | — |
| 1970 | 125 | #1,006 | 5 | #5,230 |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,128 | — | — |
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Famous people named Nicol
- Nicolò da Ponte Politician · 1491–1585
- Nicolò Donato Politician · 1539–1618
- Nicolò Tron Politician · 1399–1473
- Nicolò Marcello Politician · 1397–1474
- Nicol Williamson Actor · 1936–2011
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nicol in 2025?
Nicol ranked #7,052 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nicol?
2,248 babies have been named Nicol in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nicol most popular?
Nicol peaked in 1970, when 130 newborns received the name.
Is Nicol a boy or girl name?
Nicol is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nicol rising or falling?
Nicol is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nicol?
Well-known people named Nicol include Nicolò da Ponte (politician), Nicolò Donato (politician), Nicolò Tron (politician).