How Many People Are Named Colette?

27,021

people in the United States are named Colette

1 in 12,397 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1562

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0081%

Of US population

Peak Year

2024

789 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: French
Pronunciation: KAW-LET
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Short form of NICOLETTE. Saint Colette was a 15th-century French nun who gave her money to the poor. This was also the pen name of the French author Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (1873-1954).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 40.9 years old

Young (<30) 11,002
40.7%
Adult (30–60) 7,591
28.1%
Senior (>60) 8,428
31.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1892 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 3,637
New York 2,516
Illinois 2,118
Pennsylvania 1,286
Michigan 1,129
Texas 1,094
Ohio 896
New Jersey 860
Minnesota 736
Massachusetts 694

💡 Fun Facts About "Colette"

  • 789 babies were named Colette in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2024
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1892
  • Most popular in California

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