Colette Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Colette is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Colette?
Colette is spelled C-O-L-E-T-T-E. The name has 7 letters.
Colette at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Colette is a French diminutive form of Nicolette, which itself derives from Nicholas, meaning “victory of the people.”
- Origin
- Colette is commonly associated with French origin as a diminutive form of Nicole or Nicolette.
- Pronunciation
- koh-LET · 2 syllables
Colette Popularity in 2025
Rank#316
Recorded Births962
- Girls usage rose 85 places to #316 and recorded 172 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Colette Mean?
Colette is a French diminutive form of Nicolette, which itself derives from Nicholas, meaning “victory of the people.”
Origin: Colette is commonly associated with French origin as a diminutive form of Nicole or Nicolette.
How Do You Pronounce Colette?
Pronunciationkoh-LET
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Colette?
- History
- The name Colette has been used in French-speaking countries and gained recognition notably through the French author Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette in the early 20th century.
Colette Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 962 | #316 |
| 2024 | Girls | 790 | #401 |
| 2023 | Girls | 699 | #442 |
| 2022 | Girls | 698 | #452 |
| 2021 | Girls | 686 | #456 |
| 2020 | Girls | 568 | #531 |
| 2019 | Girls | 630 | #497 |
| 2018 | Girls | 587 | #535 |
| 2017 | Girls | 585 | #529 |
| 2016 | Girls | 677 | #470 |
| 2015 | Girls | 597 | #525 |
| 2014 | Girls | 590 | #522 |
| 2013 | Girls | 458 | #613 |
| 2012 | Girls | 426 | #663 |
| 2011 | Girls | 240 | #1,036 |
| 2010 | Girls | 208 | #1,165 |
| 2009 | Girls | 208 | #1,205 |
| 2008 | Girls | 191 | #1,299 |
| 2007 | Girls | 152 | #1,517 |
| 2006 | Girls | 161 | #1,403 |
| 2005 | Girls | 150 | #1,425 |
| 2004 | Girls | 154 | #1,363 |
| 2003 | Girls | 135 | #1,454 |
| 2002 | Girls | 151 | #1,297 |
When Was Colette Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
962 recorded births
National rank #316
2024 · Girls
790 recorded births
National rank #401
2023 · Girls
699 recorded births
National rank #442
2022 · Girls
698 recorded births
National rank #452
Where Colette Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ND | #141 | 7 |
| MN | #154 | 35 |
| CO | #166 | 35 |
| NH | #174 | 7 |
| LA | #181 | 23 |
| IL | #198 | 50 |
| OH | #219 | 52 |
| WI | #220 | 25 |