Declining since 1993, #1,721 for girls today.
Popularity of Nicolette since 1914
Babies named Nicolette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 32 |
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 252 |
| 1950s | 772 |
| 1960s | 828 |
| 1970s | 988 |
| 1980s | 2,930 |
| 1990s | 6,213 |
| 2000s | 2,879 |
| 2010s | 1,469 |
| 2020s | 719 |
Meaning & origin
Nicolette is a French feminine diminutive of Nicolas, ultimately from Greek 'Nikolaos.' It entered English use in the 20th century but saw its peak popularity in 1994 when it reached rank 910. Since 1993, its usage has been steadily declining, reflecting a broader shift away from elaborated -ette endings. In 2025, it ranks 1721, with 1 in 13,621 girls receiving the name. Nicolette has historically been most common in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Arizona, suggesting a pattern of preference in the northeastern and southwestern United States. The name carries a classic European elegance similar to Juliette or Colette, and offers approachable nicknames like Nikki and Cole.
Nicolette is a French feminine diminutive of Nicolas, which itself derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, from 'nikē' (victory) and 'laos' (people). The name appears in medieval French literature, most notably as the heroine of the 13th-century romance 'Aucassin et Nicolette.' It later gained use across English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century.
Where Nicolette is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nikki, Nico, Letty, Cole
Sibling names for Nicolette
Names that share Nicolette's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Nicolette
Names whose popularity has moved with Nicolette's over the last 50 years.
