Will my child share the name Nicol with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Nicol per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nicol in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Nicol becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Nicol has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2763 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1072 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Nicol a good choice for a distinctive name?

Nicol is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Nicol a popular baby name in the United States?

Nicol does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5688

Nicol

Nicol is a distinctive choice, ranked #5688 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Nicol in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#5688

About the Name Nicol

Nicol has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2763 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #1072 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Nicol is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.