Nichol

Nichol is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 2006.

Nichol at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nichol

Nichol belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nichol first appears in Social Security records in 1944. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #765 in 1972, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,900 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nichol in US records

First recorded (US)
1944
Best US rank
#765 in 1972
Peak year
1979
Total since 1880
2,900

Nichol in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2683 in 1996
Babies named Nichol in 2006
4
Total since 1996
19

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nichol mean?

The meaning of Nichol is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nichol a boy or girl name?

Nichol is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2006.

What origin is the name Nichol?

Nichol comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nichol?

Nichol first appears in US records in 1944. Its best-ever ranking was #765 in 1972, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].