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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Nicolette — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Nicoletta|Nicoli
FrenchGirl↓ Fading

Nicolette

nih-koh-LET · 3 syllables

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#2020
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#2020
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 23
Peak rank
#1504 in 2021
5yr change
-158 ranks
Birth frequency
2.7 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2020 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
French girl names
Nicolette

Popularity score: 23  ·  SSA Rank: #2020

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-158 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
FrenchClassicRomanticFeminine3-syllableGreek RootVintageDiminutiveSaint NameRareElegant
Character
people-centered determination
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Nicolettes

glamorousambitiouscharismaticdramaticresilient
STRONG
High confidence

Nicolette is a French girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2020 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -158 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2020 · very rare
Nicolette at a Glance
Meaning:Feminine diminutive of Nicolas, derived from Greek Nikolaos meaning 'victory of the people.' Popularized through Saint Nicholas and refined in French tradition.
Language root:Greek · Latin · French
Peak rank:#1504 in 2021
5yr change:-158 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Nicolette Sheridan
Actress
Nicolette Larson
Singer
Similar Sound
NicolettaNicoleNicola◈ColetteAnnette
Similar Style
JulietteCassetteLisettePauletteIsabelleGiselle
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Nicolette
MargotClaudetteSimone◈JosephineVivienneLaurent◈FelixEtienne
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↑↑ Surging
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→ Stable
Giselle
French · #356
→ Stable
Charlotte
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Nicolette illustration
Name Intelligence
Nicolette · Overview
Summary

Nicolette is a French girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2020 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Romantic · Vintage character
Nicolette carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 158 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
nicolette.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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