Coletta
Meaningvictory of the people · Italian form of Nicole
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #773 in 1902
6 babies were named Coletta in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,662 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1889–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Coletta you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Coletta, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Coletta would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryColetta first shows up in US birth records in 1889, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 136 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1902, when it ranked #773. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendColetta has slipped 3,662 places over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningColetta is an Italian form of Nicole, which means “victory of the people”. Our records link it to French and Greek roots.
About the name Coletta
Coletta is a girl name of French and Greek origin meaning “victory of the people”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-tta”. US birth records list Coletta for girls from 1889 to 2025, in 116 of those 137 years. Its best year was 1902, when it ranked #773 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:French namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 28 | 35,714 girls |
| 1890s | 27 | 37,175 girls |
| 1900s | 48 | 20,912 girls |
| 1910s | 43 | 23,315 girls |
| 1920s | 40 | 24,994 girls |
| 1930s | 33 | 30,202 girls |
| 1940s | 17 | 58,005 girls |
| 1950s | 14 | 72,359 girls |
| 1960s | 9.0 | 110,742 girls |
| 1970s | 7.7 | 130,719 girls |
| 1980s | 4.4 | 227,790 girls |
| 1990s | 1.0 | 990,099 girls |
| 2000s | 0.6 | 1,639,344 girls |
| 2010s | 2.8 | 359,712 girls |
| 2020s | 5.2 | 194,175 girls |
Other spellings of Coletta
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
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- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Coletta
What does the name Coletta mean?
Coletta means “victory of the people” in Italian, as a form of Nicole.
What is the origin of the name Coletta?
Coletta has French, Greek roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Coletta a boy or girl name?
Coletta is a girl name.
How popular is the name Coletta?
Coletta ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1902 (#773).