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Colette is a feminine name used in French. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Short form of Nicolette. Saint Colette was a 15th-century French nun who gave her money to the poor." It ranked #316 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, short form of Nicolette. Saint Colette was a 15th-century French nun who gave her money to the poor. The entry lists its usage as French.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Colette ranked #316 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #316 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Colette mean?
Behind the Name does not give Colette a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: short form of Nicolette.
Is Colette a popular name?
Colette ranked #316 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Colette a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Colette appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Colette — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
