COLETTE
The meaning of the girl name Colette is NECKLACE. VICTORIOUS. VARIANT OF NICOLETTE..
Details on COLETTE:
- Gender:
- Girl
- Meaning(s):
- Necklace. victorious. variant of nicolette
- Popularity for Girl:
- 806th in the USA (top 5%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
789 births
COLETTE as a GIRL in 2024
The meaning(s) of COLETTE:
The name Colette is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Colette is: Necklace. Victorious. A Middle Ages feminine form of Nicholas which was originally a . Famous bearers - 15th Century French nun St Colette, and 20th century French writer Colette.
The name Colette is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Colette is: Necklace. Victorious. A Middle Ages feminine form of Nicholas which was originally a . Famous bearers - 15th Century French nun St Colette, and 20th century French writer Colette.
The name Colette is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Colette is: People's victory. St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children, sailors, and pawnbrokers - Santa Claus is based on this saint.
USA birth(s) for COLETTE by year:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name COLETTE
COLETTE as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 789 births |
| 2023 | 697 births |
| 2022 | 698 births |
| 2021 | 686 births |
| 2020 | 568 births |
| 2019 | 630 births |
| 2018 | 587 births |
| 2017 | 578 births |
| 2016 | 675 births |
| 2015 | 597 births |
| 2014 | 590 births |
| 2013 | 458 births |
| 2012 | 425 births |
| 2011 | 240 births |
| 2010 | 208 births |
| 2009 | 208 births |
| 2008 | 190 births |
| 2007 | 152 births |
| 2006 | 161 births |
| 2005 | 150 births |
| 2004 | 154 births |
| 2003 | 135 births |
| 2002 | 151 births |
| 2001 | 181 births |
| 2000 | 182 births |
| 1999 | 179 births |
| 1998 | 121 births |
| 1997 | 142 births |
| 1996 | 159 births |
| 1995 | 166 births |
| 1994 | 134 births |
| 1993 | 134 births |
About the name COLETTE
Colette, a name that dances gracefully through the corridors of time, is of French origin, derived from the diminutive form of the name Nicolette, meaning "victorious." This elegant name has blossomed in various cultures, embodying a sense of charm and resilience. Popular in France, Colette evokes images of the sun-drenched streets of Paris and the enchanting tales of the early 20th-century writer Colette, who captured the complexities of femininity and love in her prose. Beyond the borders of France, Colette finds a warm embrace in countries like Belgium and Switzerland, where it resonates with a similar poetic allure. In the United States and Canada, the name has gained a place in the hearts of parents seeking a name that is both timeless and distinctive. Symbolically, Colette embodies grace, creativity, and an adventurous spirit, making it a beautiful choice for a child destined to leave an indelible mark on the world.
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