Niccoli
An Italian masculine name derived from the Greek "Nikolaos", meaning "victor of the people".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Niccoli. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Niccoli today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Niccoli births was 2012 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Niccoli. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Niccoli. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2012
6 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#11,828
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Niccoli: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Niccoli by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Niccoli during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Niccoli
The name Niccoli has its origins traced back to the Italian language and culture. It is a variant of the name Niccolò, which is the Italian form of the Greek name Nikolaos or Nikolaus. The name Nikolaos is derived from the elements "niko" meaning "victory" and "laos" meaning "people".
During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, the name Niccolò and its variants like Niccoli were popular in Italy, particularly among the wealthy and influential families. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Niccoli can be found in historical records from the 14th century, referring to Niccoli di Ser Renzi, a Florentine humanist scholar and book collector who lived from 1363 to 1437.
Another notable historical figure bearing the name Niccoli was Niccoli Forteguerra, an Italian sculptor and architect who lived from 1419 to 1499. He is best known for his contributions to the construction and decoration of the Piccolomini Library in Siena Cathedral.
In the 16th century, Niccoli Fiorentino, an Italian painter and architect, left his mark on the art world. He was born in 1541 and is renowned for his frescoes and architectural designs in various churches and palaces in Italy.
The name Niccoli also found its way into the world of literature, with Niccoli Machiavelli, the famous Italian Renaissance philosopher, historian, and political theorist, who lived from 1469 to 1527. His influential works, such as "The Prince" and "Discourses on Livy," have had a lasting impact on political thought.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Niccoli was Niccoli Paganini, the legendary Italian violinist and composer who lived from 1782 to 1840. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest violinists of all time and is credited with revolutionizing violin technique and composition.
While the name Niccoli has its roots in Italian culture and history, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world, although with varying degrees of popularity and cultural significance.
People
Niccoli + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Niccoli as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
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FAQ
Niccoli: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Niccoli?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Niccoli going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Niccoli a common name?
We classify Niccoli as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Niccoli most popular?
The single biggest year for Niccoli was 2012, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Niccoli is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Niccoli in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Niccoli a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Niccoli in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Niccoli still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Niccoli in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Niccoli can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Niccoli?
Find out how many people share the name Niccoli on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.