Nicolina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nicolina is an Italian name derived from the Greek Nikolaos, which means 'victory of the people'. It evolved from Nikolaos to Nicola, and finally to Nicolina. The name embodies traits of charm and elegance, without direct biblical relevance, and has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in Italian culture.
The name Nicolina is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nicolina has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nicolina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1703rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2443rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4783rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5379th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5162nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5504th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6220th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nicolina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nicolina"
Pronunciation
/nɪˈkoʊlɪnə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Nicolina is a diminutive form of the name Nicola, which itself is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people'.
Meaning
victory of the people
Language Evolution
Nikolaos (Greek), Nicola (Italian), Nicolina (Italian)
Historical Usage
Nicolina has gained popularity primarily in Italian-speaking regions and among families who appreciated the name's connection to Nicola, especially in the context of Saint Nicholas, a figure associated with generosity.
Variants & Derivatives
Nico, Nicola, Nikki
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Nicolina is viewed as a charming and elegant name, often associated with warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Nicolina Montano, a notable Italian artist, Nicolina Rizzo, an influential figure in Italian literature
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nicolina"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Nicolina"
"Nicolina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1703rd of 9107 | 410 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2443rd of 9204 | 232 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4783rd of 12526 | 129 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5379th of 19264 | 153 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5162nd of 27321 | 265 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5504th of 35406 | 363 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6220th of 30306 | 236 |
Regional Popularity of "Nicolina" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Nicolina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
43.58% 601st/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
51.99% 809th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
90.08% 2189th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
73.41% 2557th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
61.39% 2747th/4475 |
- |
74.56% 4710th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
47.33% 2444th/5164 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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58.17% 2610th/4487 |
- | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nicolina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nicolina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.