How Many People Are Named Nicol?
Complete statistics for the name Nicol: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nicol, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 153,982 Americans today, making it quite unique among names. With approximately 2,143 people named Nicol living in the US, this name peaked in popularity back in 1970.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 2,231 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1970Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nicol Through the Generations
Nicol has seen its highest usage in the United States during the 1970s, particularly in 1970 when there were 130 births. Since then, the name has been on a steady decline, but it still maintains a presence with around 2,143 individuals bearing the name today. The age distribution shows a significant portion of Nicol's bearers are middle-aged, with 66% falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a generation that embraced the name during its peak.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nicol's French roots
📄 About the Name Nicol
How Many People Have the Name Nicol?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,910 people in the United States currently share the name Nicol. That works out to roughly 1 in every 67,505 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Nicol a Common or Rare Name?
Nicol is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nicol Mean?
Nicol means "creative variant of Nicole" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nicol in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Nicol Most Popular?
The name Nicol reached peak popularity in 1970, with 130 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nicol?
Approximately 4,910 people named Nicol live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,910. That works out to roughly 1 in 67,505 Americans.
Is Nicol a rare name?
Nicol is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 67,505 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nicol mean?
Nicol means "creative variant of Nicole" and comes from French origins.
Is Nicol more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Nicol are male and 99% are female.
When was Nicol most popular?
Nicol peaked in 1970 with 130 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.