Colette
How to say it: koh-LET · /koʊˈlɛt/
French feminine diminutive of Nicole, from Latin Nicolaus meaning 'victory of the people'; popularized by the French novelist Colette.
Colette was the 316th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 962 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 56% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #257 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #316 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 962 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,175 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +56% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #257 |
| In France, 2025 | #323 among girls’ names, 170 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
The 2020s have been the best so far for Colette. Momentum points higher from here.
What goes with it
Crisp and literary, Colette shares sparkle with Vivienne.
Middle names that flow with Colette →
Nicknames
- Cole
- Coco
- Lettie
Other spellings
Honouring a Colette in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Colette is about 1 in 133.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #323 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Colette
- Colette Besson (1946–2005)French sprinter
- Colette Avital (born 1939)Israeli diplomat and politician
- Colette Flesch (1937–2026)Luxembourgish politician
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