Colette
kaw-let
US Popularity:906
Origin:French
Meaning:people of victory
Colette is a girl's name of French origin. Derived from Nicole, it means "people of victory." Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, known simply as Colette, was a French female author, actress, and journalist. One of her most famous works is the novella Gigi, which she penned in 1944. If you're looking for a sophisticated name with a touch of Parisian flair, Colette makes a chic choice for your little girl.
Famous People Named Colette
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Colette Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Colette is currently #685 on The Bump
Girl:Colette is currently #295 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Colette is currently #906 in U.S. births
Girl:Colette is currently #338 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#906
in 2022
- 3
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 113
WordSense, Colette
Behind the Name, Colette, February 2019
Ancestry, Collette Family History
Ancestry, Nicholas Family History
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