Colette Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Colette is considered a classic French name, embodying sophistication and style. It has maintained its allure and exclusivity over the years​

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A Deep Dive

Colette Overview

Meaning

People of victory

Gender

Girl

Origin

French

Etymology

Derived from the French name “Nicolette”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/koʊˈlɛt/

Popularity

Colette is a cherished name in France and other Francophone regions. In the USA, Colette was ranked as the 442nd most popular name for girls in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Vintage, Cute

Associated Traits

Elegant, refined, artistic, charming

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Colette is notably linked to Saint Colette of Corbie, a 15th-century French nun known for her piety and charitable works.

Name Day

March 6th (France)​​, September 4th (Slovakia)​
A Deep Dive

Colette Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Nicolette, Cosette, Colleen, Claudette, Charlotte, Odette

Common Nicknames

Coco, Letty, Lottie, Etta, Col

Diminutives

Coley, Lettie, Ettie

Famous People

  • Colette
    (French Author)
  • Colette Besson
    (French Athlete)
  • Colette Pechekhonova
    (Russian Model)
  • Colette Fitzpatrick
    (Irish Journalist)
  • Colette Marchand
    (French Dancer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Colette"
    (Film)
  • Colette Tatou
    ("Ratatouille," Film)
  • Colette
    ("The Affair," TV Series)
  • Colette Valois
    ("Pan Am," TV Series)
  • Colette Marchant
    ("Dumbo," Film)

What Is the Meaning of Colette?

Colette means “victorious” or “people of victory.” If you meet someone named Colette, expect them to be strong, independent, and charismatic.

What Is the Origin of The Name Colette?

Colette is of French origin, deriving from the name Nicolette, which is a diminutive form of Nicole. Nicole itself comes from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning “victory of the people.”

Colette Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Colette in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4552021#4482022#4422023
Top 3 Rankings#3721966#4191958#4261960

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Colette

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023442
(+6 from 2022)
695
(-3 from 2022)
0.03973
2022448
(+7 from 2021)
698
(+12 from 2021)
0.03893
2021455
(+75 from 2020)
686
(+118 from 2020)
0.03829
2020530
(-32 from 2019)
568
(-61 from 2019)
0.03213
2019498
(+37 from 2018)
629
(+42 from 2018)
0.03428
2018535
(-5 from 2017)
587
(+3 from 2017)
0.03156
2017530
(-60 from 2016)
584
(-92 from 2016)
0.03091
2016470
(+55 from 2015)
676
(+79 from 2015)
0.03492
2015525
(-3 from 2014)
597
(+7 from 2014)
0.03060
2014522
(+91 from 2013)
590
(+132 from 2013)
0.03016
2013613
(+50 from 2012)
458
(+32 from 2012)
0.02376
2012663
(+372 from 2011)
426
(+186 from 2011)
0.02196
20111035
(+130 from 2010)
240
(+32 from 2010)
0.01239
20101165
(+40 from 2009)
208
No change from 2009
0.01061
20091205
(+103 from 2008)
208
(+18 from 2008)
0.01027
20081308
(+209 from 2007)
190
(+38 from 2007)
0.00912
20071517
(-114 from 2006)
152
(-9 from 2006)
0.00718
20061403
(+22 from 2005)
161
(+11 from 2005)
0.00770
20051425
(-61 from 2004)
150
(-4 from 2004)
0.00739
20041364
(+90 from 2003)
154
(+19 from 2003)
0.00763
20031454
(-157 from 2002)
135
(-16 from 2002)
0.00673
20021297
(-150 from 2001)
151
(-31 from 2001)
0.00765
20011147
(-27 from 2000)
182
No change from 2000
0.00919
20001120
(-12 from 1999)
182
(+3 from 1999)
0.00912
19991108
(+308 from 1998)
179
(+58 from 1998)
0.00919
19981416
(-167 from 1997)
121
(-21 from 1997)
0.00624
19971249
(-110 from 1996)
142
(-17 from 1996)
0.00744
19961139
(-66 from 1995)
159
(-7 from 1995)
0.00829
19951073
(+195 from 1994)
166
(+32 from 1994)
0.00864
19941268
(+2 from 1993)
134
No change from 1993
0.00687
19931270
(+68 from 1992)
134
(+9 from 1992)
0.00680
19921338
(-105 from 1991)
125
(-13 from 1991)
0.00624
19911233
(+39 from 1990)
138
(+10 from 1990)
0.00679
19901272
(-149 from 1989)
128
(-19 from 1989)
0.00623
19891123
(-86 from 1988)
147
(-8 from 1988)
0.00738
19881037
(+15 from 1987)
155
(+9 from 1987)
0.00806
19871052
(-156 from 1986)
146
(-36 from 1986)
0.00779
1986896
(-187 from 1985)
182
(-62 from 1985)
0.00986
1985709
(+98 from 1984)
244
(+48 from 1984)
0.01322
1984807
(+53 from 1983)
196
(+19 from 1983)
0.01087
1983860
(-43 from 1982)
177
(-15 from 1982)
0.00989
1982817
(+113 from 1981)
192
(+31 from 1981)
0.01058
1981930
(-106 from 1980)
161
(-29 from 1980)
0.00900
1980824
(+61 from 1979)
190
(+19 from 1979)
0.01067
1979885
(-56 from 1978)
171
(-8 from 1978)
0.00992
1978829
(-42 from 1977)
179
(-12 from 1977)
0.01089
1977787
(-32 from 1976)
191
No change from 1976
0.01161
1976755
(-95 from 1975)
191
(-39 from 1975)
0.01215
1975660
(-39 from 1974)
230
(-21 from 1974)
0.01474
1974621
(-18 from 1973)
251
(-11 from 1973)
0.01603
1973603
(-6 from 1972)
262
(-5 from 1972)
0.01686
1972597
(-78 from 1971)
267
(-90 from 1971)
0.01656
1971519
(-18 from 1970)
357
(-38 from 1970)
0.02037
1970501
(-12 from 1969)
395
(-1 from 1969)
0.02156
1969489
(-2 from 1968)
396
(+5 from 1968)
0.02247
1968487
(-53 from 1967)
391
(-76 from 1967)
0.02287
1967434
(-62 from 1966)
467
(-128 from 1966)
0.02720
1966372
(+80 from 1965)
595
(+148 from 1965)
0.03389
1965452
(-10 from 1964)
447
(-39 from 1964)
0.02446
1964442
(-5 from 1963)
486
(-10 from 1963)
0.02483
1963437
(+4 from 1962)
496
(+21 from 1962)
0.02495
1962441
(+3 from 1961)
475
(-12 from 1961)
0.02343
1961444
(-18 from 1960)
487
(-37 from 1960)
0.02345
1960426
(+16 from 1959)
524
(+52 from 1959)
0.02520
1959442
(-23 from 1958)
472
(-25 from 1958)
0.02271
1958419
(+35 from 1957)
497
(+63 from 1957)
0.02406
1957454
(-4 from 1956)
434
(+24 from 1956)
0.02069
1956450
(+19 from 1955)
410
(+35 from 1955)
0.01991
1955469
(-15 from 1954)
375
(-3 from 1954)
0.01870
1954454
(+3 from 1953)
378
(+30 from 1953)
0.01899
1953457
(+36 from 1952)
348
(+58 from 1952)
0.01804
1952493
(+13 from 1951)
290
(+25 from 1951)
0.01525
1951506
(+90 from 1950)
265
(+64 from 1950)
0.01435
1950596
(+2 from 1949)
201
(+12 from 1949)
0.01143
1949598
(+37 from 1948)
189
(+18 from 1948)
0.01077
1948635
(+10 from 1947)
171
(+5 from 1947)
0.00981
1947645
(+41 from 1946)
166
(+31 from 1946)
0.00913
1946686
(+170 from 1945)
135
(+58 from 1945)
0.00837
1945856
(-115 from 1944)
77
(-28 from 1944)
0.00572
1944741
(+4 from 1943)
105
(-3 from 1943)
0.00768
1943745
(+69 from 1942)
108
(+20 from 1942)
0.00752
1942814
(-63 from 1941)
88
(-2 from 1941)
0.00633
1941751
(+69 from 1940)
90
(+15 from 1940)
0.00722
1940820
(+4 from 1939)
75
(+5 from 1939)
0.00635
1939824
(-131 from 1938)
70
(-29 from 1938)
0.00617
1938693
(+75 from 1937)
99
(+20 from 1937)
0.00867
1937768
(+59 from 1936)
79
(+13 from 1936)
0.00717
1936827
(-98 from 1935)
66
(-19 from 1935)
0.00612
1935729
(+102 from 1934)
85
(+18 from 1934)
0.00782
1934831
(-110 from 1933)
67
(-15 from 1933)
0.00619
1933721
(+109 from 1932)
82
(+14 from 1932)
0.00784
1932830
(+27 from 1931)
68
(+3 from 1931)
0.00615
1931857
(+32 from 1930)
65
(-1 from 1930)
0.00589
1930889
(-3 from 1929)
66
(+1 from 1929)
0.00566
1929886
(+81 from 1928)
65
(+6 from 1928)
0.00562
1928967
(+311 from 1927)
59
(+21 from 1927)
0.00494
19271278
(-182 from 1926)
38
(-9 from 1926)
0.00307
19261096
(-7 from 1925)
47
(-2 from 1925)
0.00382
19251089
(-90 from 1924)
49
(-9 from 1924)
0.00388
1924999
(+143 from 1923)
58
(+13 from 1923)
0.00448
19231142
(+288 from 1922)
45
(+13 from 1922)
0.00359
19221430
(-56 from 1921)
32
(-2 from 1921)
0.00256
19211374
(-25 from 1920)
34
No change from 1920
0.00266
19201349
(+300 from 1919)
34
(+10 from 1919)
0.00273
19191649
(-350 from 1918)
24
(-10 from 1918)
0.00204
19181299
(+38 from 1917)
34
(+4 from 1917)
0.00283
19171337
(-148 from 1916)
30
(-6 from 1916)
0.00267
19161189
(+433 from 1915)
36
(+15 from 1915)
0.00332
19151622
(-524 from 1914)
21
(-9 from 1914)
0.00205
19141098
(+78 from 1913)
30
(+8 from 1913)
0.00377
19131176
(-59 from 1912)
22
No change from 1912
0.00336
19121117
(-46 from 1911)
22
(+5 from 1911)
0.00375
19111071
(+136 from 1910)
17
(+3 from 1910)
0.00385
19101207
(-192 from 1909)
14
(-2 from 1909)
0.00334
19091015
(-11 from 1908)
16
No change from 1908
0.00435
19081004
(+88 from 1907)
16
(+3 from 1907)
0.00451
19071092
(+859 from 1906)
13
(+8 from 1906)
0.00385
19061951
(-159 from 1903)
5
No change from 1903
0.00160
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19031792
(-656 from 1901)
5
(-4 from 1901)
0.00180
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19011136
(-30 from 1900)
9
(-3 from 1900)
0.00354
19001106
(+75 from 1899)
12
(+4 from 1899)
0.00378
18991181
(+321 from 1898)
8
(+2 from 1898)
0.00323
18981502
(+53 from 1897)
6
(+1 from 1897)
0.00219
18971555
(-129 from 1895)
5
(-1 from 1895)
0.00201
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18951426
(-335 from 1893)
6
(-2 from 1893)
0.00243
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18931091
(+359 from 1892)
8
(+3 from 1892)
0.00355
18921450
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00222
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Colette

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3342021#3102022#3362023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3152021#2462022#4592023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2312021#3342022#3182023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3802021#4912022#4072023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5292021#3862022#5102023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#6942021#6632022#5762023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5142021#5302022#3852023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4402021#4142022#2802023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3322021#2352022#2562023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2602021#3502022#2502023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5142021#7112022#6642023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2862021#2862022#3072023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3172021#3252022#3652023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5332021#4832022#3982023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2472021#2642022#2262023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3422021#5732022#3372023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6442021#4832022#6032023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4812021#5032022#3832023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5312021#5202022#3942023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6162018#3612019#5972023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4382021#6112022#4142023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6002021#5282022#7012023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3342021#3362022#3102023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#15482021#6822022#5462023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2082021#2312022#3012023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#8242021#6222022#8822023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5182021#2932022#4482023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1781966#1581967#1701978

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2861975#2421976#2462015

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4402019#2882021#4252023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1802020#1852022#1852023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1591960#1971961#1971964

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5992021#7702022#7792023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2381963#1851964#1891966

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1191967#1721971#2032022

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6882015#8232016#7662019

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3342016#3792020#3922021

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5961965#7952013#3822023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4462020#4582021#5362022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7842015#7612016#6202021

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2461952#2711959#2231965

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3571978#3841985#3392020

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4661954#6532022#6632023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4691966

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1811949

Popularity Rankings for Colette in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1371969#1551970#1931971

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1542021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3061969#3641972

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3462000#3242001#4322004

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3912023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8602019#6002021#6772022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8422007#6652008#8962018

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7211999#8762000#9622001

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7692020#9952021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#9372020#8302021#9492022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Colette a Name for Boys or Girls?

Primarily, Colette is a girl’s name. The name has a gentle and classic feel that is often preferred for baby girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Colette

Colette in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Colette (Author, 1873-1954): A celebrated French author whose works like "Gigi" have left a lasting impact on literature.
  • Colette Besson (Athlete, 1946-2005): A French sprinter who won the gold medal in the 400 meters at the 1968 Olympics.
  • Colette Pechekhonova (Model, born 1980): A Russian model who has graced the runways of top fashion designers globally.
  • Colette Fitzpatrick (Journalist, born 1974): An Irish journalist and news anchor with a prominent career in broadcasting.
  • Colette Marchand (Dancer, 1925-2015): A French ballerina and actress who achieved fame in both the dance and film industries.
  • Colette Renard (Singer, 1924-2010): A renowned French singer and actress, famous for her contributions to chanson music.
  • Colette Urban (Artist, 1952-2013): A Canadian performance artist and educator who made significant contributions to contemporary art.
  • "Colette" (2018 Film): A biographical drama about the French novelist Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette and her fight for creative ownership.
  • Colette Tatou ("Ratatouille," 2007 Film): A skilled chef at Gusteau's restaurant who mentors the main character, Remy the rat.
  • Colette ("The Affair," 2014 TV Series): A recurring character involved in the tangled web of relationships and secrets.
  • Colette Valois ("Pan Am," 2011 TV Series): A French stewardess working for the iconic airline in the 1960s.
  • Colette Marchant ("Dumbo," 2019 Film): A French aerialist and star performer in the circus.
  • Colette Drive (California, USA): A residential street located in the vibrant city of San Diego.
  • Colette Park (Ontario, Canada): A local park offering green spaces and recreational facilities.
  • Colette Bay (British Columbia, Canada): A scenic bay offering stunning coastal views and marine activities.
  • Colette Trail (Queensland, Australia): A popular hiking trail with beautiful landscapes and diverse wildlife.
  • Colette Island (Kenya): A small island in Lake Victoria with rich biodiversity and local fishing communities.
  • Colette Bridge (Île-de-France, France): A historic bridge crossing the Seine River, providing picturesque views of Paris.
  • Colette Square (Quebec, Canada): A bustling public square surrounded by shops and restaurants.

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