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Nicolette
GirlFrench, Greek· “little Nicole; victory of the people”
- Meaning
- little Nicole; victory of the people
- Origin
- French, Greek
- Pronunciation
- nih-kuh-LEHT
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,729
- US babies 2025
- 118
- Best rank
- #327 (1993)
- Peak year
- 1994
Meaning and origin of Nicolette
Nicolette is a French and Greek name that means “little Nicole; victory of the people”.
Nicolette is a French diminutive of Nicole, the feminine of Nicolas, which traces back to the Greek Nikolaos, victory of the people. The name has a long literary pedigree: the medieval French tale Aucassin et Nicolette tells of a young nobleman and the captive girl he loves, and it helped keep the name alive in romance and song. In English it has a polished, slightly Continental air, softer than Nicole and more ornate than Nicola. Nickname options are generous, including Nicki, Nico, Colette and Lettie, so the name can grow with a child from playful to formal.
Popularity over time
Nicolette first appears in US Social Security records in 1914. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 31 different years, starting in 1950. Its best national rank was #327 in 1993, and the most babies received it in 1994, when 821 were named Nicolette. In 2025, 118 babies were named Nicolette, and it ranked #1,729 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,861 in 1920, #932 in 1950, #516 in 1980, #590 in 2000, #1,252 in 2010, and #1,729 in 2025. Of the 17,129 US girls named Nicolette since records began, 36% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 2,930 babies. Since 2010, 2,188 more have been named Nicolette.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Tierra, Tania, Kierra, Larissa, and Selina.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Nicolette ranked highest in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #526 | 15 |
| Connecticut | #604 | 5 |
| Arizona | #1003 | 6 |
| New York | #1073 | 14 |
| Florida | #1515 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Nicolette is usually pronounced nih-kuh-LEHT, with three syllables. It has nine letters, starts with N and ends in “-te”.
Middle names for Nicolette
A few middle names that flow with Nicolette: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Nicolette
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nicolette mean?
Nicolette is a French and Greek name that means “little Nicole; victory of the people”.
What is the origin of the name Nicolette?
Nicolette has French and Greek roots. Nicolette is a French diminutive of Nicole, the feminine of Nicolas, which traces back to the Greek Nikolaos, victory of the people.
Is Nicolette a popular name?
Not especially. Nicolette ranked #1,729 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Nicolette a boy or girl name?
Nicolette is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Nicolette?
Nicolette is usually pronounced nih-kuh-LEHT. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings