Collette

Collette is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 63 girls in the United States.

Collette at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Collette

Collette belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Collette first appears in Social Security records in 1898. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #714 in 1966, and in 2024 63 babies received the name — 7,589 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Collette in US records

First recorded (US)
1898
Best US rank
#714 in 1966
Peak year
1966
Babies named Collette in 2024
63
Total since 1880
7,589

Collette in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#717 in 1996
Babies named Collette in 2025
3
Total since 1996
205

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Collette mean?

The meaning of Collette is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Collette a boy or girl name?

Collette is a girl name. In 2024, 63 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Collette?

Collette comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Collette?

Collette first appears in US records in 1898. Its best-ever ranking was #714 in 1966, and 63 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].