Collette
Meaningvictory of the people · French form of Nicole
- US rank
- #2,239
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #713 in 1966
82 babies were named Collette in the US in 2025. It has climbed 473 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1898–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Collette you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 19,608 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Collette, 82 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Collette would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCollette first shows up in US birth records in 1898, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 127 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1966, when it ranked #713. Today it's #2,239, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCollette has climbed 473 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,239. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedCollette is most popular in Louisiana, where it ranks #776. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningCollette is a French form of Nicole, which means “victory of the people”. Our records link it to French and Greek roots.
About the name Collette
Collette is a girl name of French and Greek origin meaning “victory of the people”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-tte”. US birth records list Collette for girls from 1898 to 2025, in 117 of those 128 years. Its best year was 1966, when it ranked #713 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,239, with 82 babies.
Origin:French namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 9.7 | 103,627 girls |
| 1910s | 15 | 68,681 girls |
| 1920s | 18 | 56,148 girls |
| 1930s | 35 | 28,580 girls |
| 1940s | 32 | 31,586 girls |
| 1950s | 58 | 17,337 girls |
| 1960s | 85 | 11,792 girls |
| 1970s | 65 | 15,286 girls |
| 1980s | 45 | 22,193 girls |
| 1990s | 29 | 34,965 girls |
| 2000s | 21 | 47,192 girls |
| 2010s | 42 | 24,079 girls |
| 2020s | 43 | 23,006 girls |
Other spellings of Collette
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Collette
What does the name Collette mean?
Collette means “victory of the people” in French, as a form of Nicole.
What is the origin of the name Collette?
Collette has French, Greek roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Collette a boy or girl name?
Collette is a girl name.
How popular is the name Collette?
Collette ranked #2,239 for US girls in 2025, given to 82 babies. Its best year was 1966 (#713).