Nicolette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nicolette is a French feminine name derived from Nichole, rooted in the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victorious people'. It has evolved through various forms and has gained popularity since the Middle Ages, often associated with elegance. The name has no biblical relevance but reflects a modern charm.
The name Nicolette is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Nicolette has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. 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, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nicolette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5122nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3737th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1228th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1083rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 507th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 842nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1678th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nicolette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nicolette"
Pronunciation
/ˌnɪkəˈlɛt/
Origin
French
Etymology
Nicolette is derived from the name Nichole, which is the French feminine form of Nicholas, meaning 'victorious people'. It is often associated with the Greek name Nikolaos.
Meaning
victorious people
Language Evolution
Nichole, Nicolette, Nicole
Historical Usage
Nicolette gained popularity in the late Middle Ages and was used in various literary works, becoming a recognized name in French culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Nicole, Nico, Niki
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Nicolette is perceived as a charming and elegant name, associated with sophistication and a modern flair.
Famous People
Nicolette Sheridan, an English actress and model, Nicolette Krebitz, a German actress and filmmaker
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nicolette"
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 "Nicolette"
"Nicolette" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5122nd of 9107 | 49 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3737th of 9204 | 108 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1228th of 12526 | 1,346 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1083rd of 19264 | 1,791 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 507th of 27321 | 7,347 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 842nd of 35406 | 4,814 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1678th of 30306 | 1,555 |
Regional Popularity of "Nicolette" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Nicolette" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
90.55% 1409th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
38.89% 866th/2227 |
42.88% 1042nd/2430 |
- |
36.97% 1026th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
28.36% 833rd/2937 |
32.01% 1115th/3483 |
46.82% 1647th/3518 |
21.98% 889th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
13.30% 490th/3685 |
8.45% 378th/4475 |
14.34% 745th/5194 |
7.55% 477th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
20.43% 936th/4582 |
7.78% 402nd/5164 |
19.98% 1461st/7313 |
11.95% 892nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
48.04% 1914th/3984 |
19.95% 895th/4487 |
34.68% 2366th/6822 |
22.08% 1386th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nicolette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nicolette" 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.