Girl · #14,580 in 2026

Nickol

Name: Popularity of the name Nickol in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nickol, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#14,580

Peak Rank

#2,820 (1972)

Total Babies

236

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1969

First Year

2013

Last Year

1972

Peak Year

#2820

Peak Rank

236

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nickol

Nickol first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1969, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 24 Nickols were born — ranking #2,820 that year. As of 2026, Nickol ranks #14,580 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 236 Nickols have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nickol

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nickol is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nickel
Nickle
Nicol
Nichelle
Nickell
Nicoll
Nikkel
Nicholl
Nicholle
Knuckle
Nicole
Nichole

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nickol

What does the name Nickol mean?

Nickol is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1969. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nickol in 2026?

In 2026, Nickol ranks #14,580 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nickol most popular?

Nickol reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #2,820 that year with 24 babies given the name.

Is Nickol a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nickol is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nickol?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nickol include Glorie, Janece, Ulanda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nickol

Nickol is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 236 births in the dataset. Nickol's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #2,820. Use the chart and map above to compare Nickol's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.