Holding steady.
Popularity of Yolette since 1953
Babies named Yolette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yolette is a rare French-derived feminine name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security data in 1953. It has never ranked in the top 1,000, reflecting its uncommon usage. Its peak year was 2005, suggesting a brief surge, but the trajectory has been stable at near-zero frequency. The name's construction echoes that of other -ette names like Colette or Nanette, though it remains far less common. Its top states are not recorded due to insufficient data.
Yolette is a rare French feminine name, likely a diminutive of Yolande (from Latin viola, 'violet') or Yvette (from Old French ivette, 'yew wood'). It may also be a modern coinage blending Yo- (as in Yolande) with the popular -ette suffix. The name appeared sporadically in the United States beginning in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yoli, Letty
Sibling names for Yolette
Names that share Yolette's style, for a brother or sister.
