Girl · #13,520 in 2026

Nicoll

Nicoll is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Adele Nicoll, Welsh shot putter, discus thrower and bobsledder Alexander Nicoll (1793–1828), a Scottish orientalist Allardyce Nicoll (1894–1976), British literary scholar and teacher Archibald Nicoll (1886–1953), a New Zealand artist Ashley Holzer, Canadian-American equestrian Audrey Nicoll, Scottish politician Bruce Nicoll (1851–1904),…

Current Rank
#13,520
Peak Rank
#5,777 (1974)
Total Babies
56
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1969
First Year
2001
Last Year
1974
Peak Year
#5777
Peak Rank
56
Total Count
8
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nicoll

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Nicoll is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Adele Nicoll, Welsh shot putter, discus thrower and bobsledder Alexander Nicoll (1793–1828), a Scottish orientalist Allardyce Nicoll (1894–1976), British literary scholar and teacher Archibald Nicoll (1886–1953), a New Zealand artist Ashley Holzer, Canadian-American equestrian Audrey Nicoll, Scottish politician Bruce Nicoll (1851–1904),…

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The Story of Nicoll

Nicoll first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1969, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 9 Nicolls were born — ranking #5,777 that year. As of 2026, Nicoll ranks #13,520 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 56 Nicolls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Nicoll

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nicoll

What does the name Nicoll mean?
Nicoll is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Adele Nicoll, Welsh shot putter, discus thrower and bobsledder Alexander Nicoll (1793–1828), a Scottish orientalist Allardyce Nicoll (1894–1976), British literary scholar and teacher Archibald Nicoll (1886–1953), a New Zealand artist Ashley Holzer, Canadian-American equestrian Audrey Nicoll, Scottish politician Bruce Nicoll (1851–1904),…
How popular is Nicoll in 2026?
In 2026, Nicoll ranks #13,520 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Nicoll most popular?
Nicoll reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #5,777 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Nicoll a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Nicoll is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Nicoll?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nicoll include Chairty, Venette, Cherlene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nicoll

Nicoll is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 56 births in the dataset. Nicoll's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #5,777. Use the chart and map above to compare Nicoll'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 .

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