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Nicolo

Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Nicolo: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2023.

Nicolò is the Italian form of Nicholas, ultimately from the Greek Nikolaos, meaning “victory of the people.” Best known internationally is the virtuoso violinist Niccolò Paganini, whose surname has become synonymous with dazzling technique; the spelling Nicolò is also associated with the Renaissance political thinker Niccolò Machiavelli. The name shares its root with places like San Nicolò in Italy, while the Scottish connection comes through its English equivalent, Nicholas—a name long popular in Scotland. As a variant, Nicolò offers a melodic, continental twist on a classic, making it a distinctive choice for parents drawn to Italian culture without straying far from familiar ground.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20234 babies
Latest (2023)
#6144 babies
Total births
4since 2023
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2023 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).