Rising since 2007, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Kolette since 1958
Babies named Kolette per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kolette's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 88 |
| 1970s | 51 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 115 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Kolette entered U.S. records in 1958, but for decades remained exceedingly rare. Its trajectory began rising after 2007, and by 2025 it reached its peak rank of 6,325, given to roughly 1 in 89,293 girls. The name resembles Colette, the French diminutive of Nicole, but the K-initial spelling gives it a more modern, distinct feel. With its soft sound and vintage-meets-modern style, Kolette fits alongside other delicate-yet-strong names ending in 'ette.' Its upward climb over the past decade suggests growing appeal among parents seeking an uncommon alternative to classics like Colette or Juliette.
Kolette is a modern elaboration of Colette, itself a French diminutive of Nicole, the feminine form of Nicholas. Nicholas derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of 'nikē' (victory) and 'laos' (people), thus meaning 'victory of the people.' While Colette has long been used in France, Kolette with a K emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century as a respelling variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kole, Letty, Koko
Sibling names for Kolette
Names that share Kolette's style, for a brother or sister.
