Nicholette
Meaningvictory of the people · English form of Nicolette
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,898 in 1993
6 babies were named Nicholette in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1948–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Nicholette 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 Nicholette, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nicholette would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNicholette first shows up in US birth records in 1948, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 77 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1993, when it ranked #1,898. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowNicholette was 2.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 101,010 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 270,270.
- MeaningNicholette is an English form of Nicolette, which means “victory of the people”. Our records link it to French and Greek roots.
About the name Nicholette
Nicholette is a girl name of French and Greek origin meaning “victory of the people”. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-tte”. US birth records list Nicholette for girls from 1948 to 2025, in 69 of those 78 years. Its best year was 1993, when it ranked #1,898 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:French namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5.5 | 180,180 girls |
| 1950s | 4.5 | 221,729 girls |
| 1960s | 3.7 | 267,380 girls |
| 1970s | 7.4 | 135,685 girls |
| 1980s | 21 | 47,596 girls |
| 1990s | 22 | 46,296 girls |
| 2000s | 9.8 | 101,833 girls |
| 2010s | 3.2 | 309,598 girls |
| 2020s | 2.6 | 387,097 girls |
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Questions about the name Nicholette
What does the name Nicholette mean?
Nicholette means “victory of the people” in English, as a form of Nicolette.
What is the origin of the name Nicholette?
Nicholette has French, Greek roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Nicholette a boy or girl name?
Nicholette is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nicholette?
Nicholette ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1993 (#1,898).