UK girl's name
Nicolle
Feminine form of the masculine name Nicholas, of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nicolle is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nicolle popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 25 births.
This profile covers 185 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 16% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 515 living people in the UK are called Nicolle. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nicolle ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 25 girls were registered as Nicolle.
- • Nicolle ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #371 in 2000.
- • About 515 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nicolle as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
1996
25 births
Estimated living
515
2026
Meaning
What does Nicolle mean?
The name Nicolle has its origins in the Greek name Nikolaos, which is derived from the components "nikan" meaning "to conquer" and "laos" meaning "people." The name essentially translates to "victory of the people" or "conquering the people." It is believed to have emerged in ancient Greece during the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to the 1st century BC.
The name Nikolaos gained widespread popularity during the Byzantine Empire, and it was particularly favored among early Christian communities. It is mentioned in various religious texts, including the Bible, where it appears as the name of one of the seven deacons appointed by the Apostles in the Book of Acts.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Nicolle can be traced back to the late 12th century in France, where it was a variant spelling of the masculine name Nicolas. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Nicolle de Verzy, a French noblewoman who lived during the 13th century.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Nicolle. One such individual was Nicolle de La Haye (1495-1563), a French noblewoman who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Claude of France. Another prominent bearer of the name was Nicolle de Savigny (1535-1590), a French poet and writer who was renowned for her literary works during the Renaissance period.
In the realm of art, Nicolle de Savigny (1676-1762) was a French painter and etcher who gained recognition for her portraiture and genre scenes. Another artistic figure was Nicolle de La Croix (1704-1760), a French painter and engraver known for her religious works and still-life compositions.
Nicolle Riston (1609-1667) was a notable French midwife who played a significant role in advancing the field of obstetrics and introducing new techniques for assisting during childbirth.
While the name Nicolle has its roots in ancient Greece and gained popularity during various periods throughout history, it has maintained a presence across different cultures and regions, particularly in France and other parts of Europe.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nicolle over time
The chart below shows babies named Nicolle registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nicolle, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 25 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nicolle by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nicolle was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3498 | 34 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3664 | 65 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3767 | 33 | 7 |
| 1990s | #1665 | 53 | 4 |
Geography
Where Nicolle is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Nicolle. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Nicolle ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #371 in 2000.
Across the UK
Nicolle in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#371 in 2000
13 years of NRS records, 334 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Nicolle
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Nicolle Ndiweni
politician
British politician
Related
Names similar to Nicolle
- Niamh 20,347
- Nicole 19,687
- Natasha 15,578
- Nancy 12,607
- Naomi 12,199
- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Nicolle: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nicolle in the UK right now?
In 2024, Nicolle was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Nicolle most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 25 babies registered as Nicolle in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nicolle?
Feminine form of the masculine name Nicholas, of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
How many people are called Nicolle in the UK?
A total of 185 babies have been registered as Nicolle across the 26 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 334 more in Scotland.
Where is Nicolle most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Nicolle ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #371 in 2000. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.