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Nicol
GirlMeaning of Nicol: French: 'victory of the people'
Nicol is a girl's name most strongly associated with French naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6653rd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#6653
16 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
2,248
First recorded 1956 · peak 1970
Trend
rising
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
1% boys · 99% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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