Nicolette
Nicolette is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nicolette is a French feminine name derived as a diminutive of Nicole, originating from the Greek name Nicholas. It gained notable popularity in the late 20th century in the United States and remains a familiar, classic French choice. In total, over 17,000 females in the U.S. have been registered with this name since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
17,129 babies in the United States have been named Nicolette since 1880. It ranks #1165 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1397.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.9 %)
- NY (17.2 %)
- IL (9.9 %)
- NJ (8.5 %)
- PA (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 17 |
| 1920-1930 | 32 |
| 1930-1940 | 30 |
| 1940-1950 | 252 |
| 1950-1960 | 772 |
| 1960-1970 | 828 |
| 1970-1980 | 988 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,930 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,213 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,879 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,469 |
| 2020-2029 | 719 |
Famous people named Nicolette
- Nicolette Sheridan: Actress, Producer
- Nicolette Larson: Singer, Musician
- Nicolette Robinson: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Nic, Nicky, Nikki, Colette
Fun facts
- One of its earliest celebrated uses was in the 12th- or 13th-century French chant-fable Aucassin et Nicolette.
- The suffix '-ette' was traditionally added in French to denote affection or a smaller, pet form of Nicole.