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Collette

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Pronounced KAW-leht /หˆkษ”.let/Medium

Meaning: Victory of the peopleMedium

In 30 seconds: Collette is a French name meaning 'victory of the people,' a graceful diminutive form of Nicole.
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Origin MediumFrench, English
MeaningVictory of the people
U.S. rank (2025)#2243 โ†— Rising
2025 U.S. births82 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1966
Total births (all-time)โ‰ˆ 7,671

Popularity in the U.S. ยท SSA data

peak 196618982025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880โ€“present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

From French, Collette carries the meaning 'victory of the people,' the sense behind the larger name Nicole that it springs from. The double-l spelling gives the classic Colette a slightly fuller, more decorative look. It belongs to the wide Nicole family that runs across many languages.

Collette has a soft, two-syllable French lilt that pairs well with its 'victory' meaning. Actress Collette Wolfe is among those who carry this spelling.

Did you know? Collette is a spelling variant of Colette, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'victory of the people' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Collette โ€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration โ€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

NikoleNikolNikoletaNikaNikola

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • โ˜…Collette Wolfe (1980โ€“present)
    American actress, Observe and Report, Young Adult.

If you like Colletteโ€ฆ

Nicoleโ€” The parent name Collette diminishes, source of its 'victory of the people' sense.
Coletteโ€” The single-l French spelling of the same name as Collette.
Celesteโ€” shares Collette's French roots
Cosetteโ€” a fellow French choice
Scarletteโ€” lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Collette mean?

Collette is usually explained as meaning 'victory of the people' and is most often linked with French tradition.

How do you pronounce Collette?

It's commonly said KAW-leht /หˆkษ”.let/.

Is Collette a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Collette is used as a girl name.

How popular is Collette?

In 2024, Collette ranked #2716 in the U.S. for girls, with 63 births recorded.

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