Nichol
Nichol: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Nichol
- A Scottish and Irish surname transferred from the given name derived from the given name Nicholas.
How popular is Nichol?
Since 1880, 2,900 girls and 22 boys in the U.S. have been named Nichol (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #765 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #4269 in 1969. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Nichol FAQ
What does the name Nichol mean?
A Scottish and Irish surname transferred from the given name derived from the given name Nicholas.
What is the origin of the name Nichol?
Nichol is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Nichol?
Since 1880, 2,900 girls and 22 boys in the U.S. have been named Nichol (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #765 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #4269 in 1969. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Nichol a boy or girl name?
Nichol is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,900 girls and 22 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.