Coletta
Coletta is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Coletta is an Italian short form of Nicoletta, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Nicholas meaning 'victory of the people'. Historically used as a diminutive, it developed into an independent given name across Europe and the United States. In the U.S., it remains a relatively rare vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,384 babies in the United States have been named Coletta since 1880. It ranks #3614 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2051.
States where it is most popular
- OH (67.1 %)
- IL (12.5 %)
- PA (10.4 %)
- IA (2.4 %)
- WI (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 61 |
| 1900-1910 | 140 |
| 1910-1920 | 349 |
| 1920-1930 | 480 |
| 1930-1940 | 353 |
| 1940-1950 | 240 |
| 1950-1960 | 268 |
| 1960-1970 | 166 |
| 1970-1980 | 120 |
| 1980-1990 | 75 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 48 |
| 2020-2029 | 50 |
Nicknames
Colette, Lettie, Etta
Fun facts
- The name became widespread in medieval Europe partly due to Saint Colette of Corbie.
- It originated as an Italian hypocoristic form of Nicoletta before becoming an independent name.