Coletta Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Coletta is an Italian name that signifies 'victory of the people', tracing its roots back to the Greek name Nikolaos. It evolved through various forms such as Nikoleta and Colette before becoming popular in its current form. The name is often perceived positively, associated with creativity and charm, and has notable figures bearing the name.
The name Coletta is most popular in Ohio, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Coletta has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Coletta' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1035th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1386th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2263rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4624th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10927th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22670th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12493rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Coletta' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Coletta"
Pronunciation
/kəˈlɛtə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Coletta is derived from the Italian name Colette, which is a diminutive of the name Nicolette. Nicolette itself comes from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people'.
Meaning
victory of the people
Language Evolution
Nikoleta, Nicolette, Colette, Coletta
Historical Usage
Coletta gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in Italian-speaking communities, as a feminine form of Colette.
Variants & Derivatives
Colette, Nicolette, Cole, Coco
Modern Popularity & Image
Coletta is viewed as a charming and somewhat vintage name, often associated with artistic and creative individuals.
Famous People
Coletta S. E. De La Garza, Coletta O'Connor
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Coletta"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Coletta"
"Coletta" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1035th of 9107 | 893 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1386th of 9204 | 569 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2263rd of 12526 | 453 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4624th of 19264 | 194 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10927th of 27321 | 81 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 22670th of 35406 | 28 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 12493rd of 30306 | 80 |
Regional Popularity of "Coletta" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Coletta" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
37.64% 533rd/1416 |
62.87% 867th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
47.02% 727th/1546 |
74.42% 1158th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
61.34% 1366th/2227 |
- |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Coletta"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Coletta" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.