Collette Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkoh-LET / /kəˈlɛt/French; Latin
Meaning
French: victory; Latin: to collect
Historical & Cultural Background
Collette is a diminutive form of the name Nicole, which is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos. The name gained popularity in France and has been associated with notable figures in literature and art. It reflects a blend of cultural influences, particularly from French and Latin traditions.
Trend Summary
Collette has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Colette
International Variants
- Colette (French)
- Colleta (Italian)
Famous people named Collette
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Fictional characters named Collette
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Collette was first seen in the United States in 1898. Collette has ranked as high as #881 nationally, which occurred in 1966, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, New York, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Collette has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Collette (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 15 |
| 1920 | 16 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 17 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1926 | 31 |
| 1927 | 37 |
| 1928 | 31 |
| 1929 | 33 |
| 1930 | 26 |
| 1931 | 29 |
| 1932 | 43 |
| 1933 | 42 |
| 1934 | 37 |
| 1935 | 38 |
| 1936 | 42 |
| 1937 | 36 |
| 1938 | 39 |
| 1939 | 40 |
| 1940 | 35 |
| 1941 | 30 |
| 1942 | 34 |
| 1943 | 44 |
| 1944 | 42 |
| 1945 | 43 |
| 1946 | 35 |
| 1947 | 58 |
| 1948 | 61 |
| 1949 | 84 |
| 1950 | 76 |
| 1951 | 97 |
| 1952 | 115 |
| 1953 | 86 |
| 1954 | 100 |
| 1955 | 105 |
| 1956 | 100 |
| 1957 | 129 |
| 1958 | 149 |
| 1959 | 159 |
| 1960 | 175 |
| 1961 | 154 |
| 1962 | 156 |
| 1963 | 148 |
| 1964 | 132 |
| 1965 | 133 |
| 1966 | 189 |
| 1967 | 161 |
| 1968 | 136 |
| 1969 | 155 |
| 1970 | 157 |
| 1971 | 150 |
| 1972 | 132 |
| 1973 | 95 |
| 1974 | 96 |
| 1975 | 83 |
| 1976 | 79 |
| 1977 | 79 |
| 1978 | 81 |
| 1979 | 67 |
| 1980 | 76 |
| 1981 | 62 |
| 1982 | 79 |
| 1983 | 73 |
| 1984 | 70 |
| 1985 | 80 |
| 1986 | 92 |
| 1987 | 82 |
| 1988 | 78 |
| 1989 | 82 |
| 1990 | 79 |
| 1991 | 68 |
| 1992 | 48 |
| 1993 | 41 |
| 1994 | 45 |
| 1995 | 60 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1997 | 47 |
| 1998 | 46 |
| 1999 | 42 |
| 2000 | 53 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2002 | 43 |
| 2003 | 41 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 43 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 39 |
| 2010 | 49 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 65 |
| 2013 | 79 |
| 2014 | 90 |
| 2015 | 71 |
| 2016 | 90 |
| 2017 | 82 |
| 2018 | 88 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2020 | 61 |
| 2021 | 71 |
| 2022 | 75 |
| 2023 | 70 |
| 2024 | 63 |