Nicolle Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nicolle is a French name that means 'victory of the people', originating from the Greek Nikolaos. It evolved through Old French and has gained popularity in contemporary times, especially in French-speaking regions. The name is linked to modern femininity and sophistication, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Nicolle is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) 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, Nicolle has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nicolle' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7459th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 982nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1198th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2394th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3357th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nicolle' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nicolle"
Pronunciation
/nɪˈkɒl/
Origin
French
Etymology
Nicolle is derived from the Old French name 'Nicolas', which comes from the Greek name 'Nikolaos'. The Greek components are 'nikē', meaning 'victory', and 'laos', meaning 'people'.
Meaning
Victory of the people
Language Evolution
Nicolas (Old French), Nikolaos (Greek), Nicolle (Modern French)
Historical Usage
Nicolle gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in French-speaking countries, as a feminine form of Nicolas.
Variants & Derivatives
Nicole, Nicol, Nikki
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Nicolle is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with a sense of sophistication.
Famous People
Nicolle Wallace, an American television personality and author, Nicolle Kidman, an Australian actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nicolle"
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 "Nicolle"
"Nicolle" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7459th of 12526 | 42 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 982nd of 19264 | 2,060 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1198th of 27321 | 2,170 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2394th of 35406 | 1,170 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3357th of 30306 | 570 |
Regional Popularity of "Nicolle" 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 "Nicolle" by Generation for Female 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) |
25.94% 762nd/2937 |
21.96% 765th/3483 |
48.55% 1708th/3518 |
22.97% 929th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
29.09% 1072nd/3685 |
18.66% 835th/4475 |
35.48% 1843rd/5194 |
17.90% 1131st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
62.59% 2868th/4582 |
28.56% 1475th/5164 |
31.59% 2310th/7313 |
29.80% 2224th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
84.85% 3807th/4487 |
34.64% 2363rd/6822 |
46.24% 2902nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nicolle"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nicolle" 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.