How Many People Are Named Collette?

Complete statistics for the name Collette: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Collette
Rare
French

Collette is a rare French name that means 'young girl', adding a touch of elegance and charm. Only 1 in 52,000 Americans carry this unique moniker, making it truly special. With a large share of people over 60, it's clear that Collette is favored by older generations.

~4,748
Living in US
1 in 69,808
Americans
1966
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Young girl
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Elegant Charming Refined Gracious
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition, making it a powerful and inspirational number.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,346
Worldwide Bearers
#19,892
Global Rank
🇦🇺 Australia
449
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
339
🇳🇬 Nigeria
244
🇫🇷 France
219
🇧🇪 Belgium
119
🇳🇿 New Zealand
84
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
54
🇿🇲 Zambia
50
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
43
🇮🇳 India
41

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
6,346 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 53
1,592
Would be under 30 (21%)
2,816
Would be 30–60 (37%)
3,181
Would be over 60 (42%)

All 7,589 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1966

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
63
Modern Appeal
47
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Collette Through the Generations

Collette has seen its peak popularity in 1966 when 189 babies were given this name. Since then, it has maintained a steady presence, becoming a name that bridges classic and modern tastes. Today, there are 6,346 people named Collette living in the United States, with a notable age skew towards those over 60, indicating a strong preference among older generations. The name's current trend shows a rising interest, suggesting it might be gaining traction among younger parents too.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 904
Illinois 381
New York 354
Michigan 243
Pennsylvania 185
Texas 147
Ohio 118
Utah 118
Minnesota 100
Wisconsin 78

✨ Similar Names to Collette

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Collette's French roots

📄 About the Name Collette

How Many People Have the Name Collette?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,748 people in the United States currently share the name Collette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 69,808 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Collette a Common or Rare Name?

Collette is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Collette Mean?

Collette means "young girl" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Collette in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Collette Most Popular?

The name Collette reached peak popularity in 1966, with 189 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Collette?

Approximately 4,748 people named Collette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,748. That works out to roughly 1 in 69,808 Americans.

Is Collette a rare name?

Collette is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 69,808 Americans has this name.

What does the name Collette mean?

Collette means "young girl" and comes from French origins.

Is Collette more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Collette are male and 100% are female.

When was Collette most popular?

Collette peaked in 1966 with 189 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US4,748
All-Time Births4,748
1 in X1 in 69,808
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age53
Peak Year1966
World Rank#19,892
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.