Collette
Collette is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Collette is a French female name that originated as a diminutive of Nicolette, which stems from Nicholas. It translates to 'victory of the people'. In the United States, it remains a charming classic choice with steady, moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
7,672 babies in the United States have been named Collette since 1880. It ranks #1910 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1678.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.5 %)
- IL (12.3 %)
- NY (11.4 %)
- MI (7.9 %)
- PA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 114 |
| 1920-1930 | 210 |
| 1930-1940 | 372 |
| 1940-1950 | 466 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,116 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,539 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,019 |
| 1980-1990 | 774 |
| 1990-2000 | 517 |
| 2000-2010 | 391 |
| 2010-2019 | 726 |
| 2020-2029 | 423 |
Nicknames
Coco, Lottie, Ettie
Fun facts
- Collette is a common English and French spelling variant of the original French name Colette.
- The name developed in medieval France as a shortened form of Nicolette, itself a hypocoristic form of Nicole.