Holding steady.
Popularity of Fleurette since 1915
Babies named Fleurette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 35 |
| 1920s | 99 |
| 1930s | 96 |
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Fleurette is a delicate French floral name meaning 'little flower,' a diminutive of Fleur. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1915, but it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its peak year was 1930, reflecting a period when floral and French-inspired names had modest popularity. The name has shown a stable trajectory in the decades since, remaining a rare but recognizable choice. Fleurette has not had notable top-state concentrations, as its use has been scattered. For parents seeking a name that is distinctly floral yet uncommon, Fleurette offers a vintage French charm without entering the mainstream.
Fleurette is a French diminutive of 'fleur,' meaning 'flower,' and thus translates literally to 'little flower.' It emerged as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, part of a trend of nature-inspired and floral names popular in France and occasionally adopted in English-speaking countries. Its use has remained rare, with brief peaks in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fleur, Flora, Etta
Variants: Fleur
Sibling names for Fleurette
Names that share Fleurette's style, for a brother or sister.
