Nicolette
Meaningvictory of the people · French form of Nicole
- US rank
- #1,721
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #327 in 1993
118 babies were named Nicolette in the US in 2025. It has dropped 43 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1914–2025
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 Nicolette you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 13,624 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Nicolette, 118 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nicolette would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNicolette first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1993, when it ranked #327. Today it's #1,721, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowNicolette was 3.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 4,156 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 13,624.
- TrendNicolette has slipped 43 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,721. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedNicolette is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #499, followed by Connecticut (#540) and Arizona (#909). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningNicolette is a French form of Nicole, which means “victory of the people”. Our records link it to French and Greek roots.
About the name Nicolette
Nicolette is a girl name of French and Greek origin meaning “victory of the people”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-tte”. US birth records list Nicolette for girls from 1914 to 2025, in 98 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1993, when it ranked #327 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,721, with 118 babies.
Origin:French namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.9 | 340,909 girls |
| 1920s | 2.6 | 377,358 girls |
| 1930s | 2.8 | 362,319 girls |
| 1940s | 16 | 61,050 girls |
| 1950s | 41 | 24,624 girls |
| 1960s | 46 | 21,810 girls |
| 1970s | 63 | 15,775 girls |
| 1980s | 171 | 5,850 girls |
| 1990s | 345 | 2,898 girls |
| 2000s | 156 | 6,392 girls |
| 2010s | 84 | 11,930 girls |
| 2020s | 74 | 13,541 girls |
Other spellings of Nicolette
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 Nicolette
What does the name Nicolette mean?
Nicolette means “victory of the people” in French, as a form of Nicole.
What is the origin of the name Nicolette?
Nicolette has French, Greek roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Nicolette a boy or girl name?
Nicolette is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nicolette?
Nicolette ranked #1,721 for US girls in 2025, given to 118 babies. Its best year was 1993 (#327).