Feminine dossier · first seen 1898
Collette
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1966
Peak births
189
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Collette
How many people are named Collette?
An estimated 5,812 living Americans are named Collette.
How rare is Collette?
Collette is uncommon among babies today, with 82 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 56.6% from its 1966 peak.
How old is the typical Collette?
The median age of a living American named Collette is approximately 49 years, with most bearers falling between 25 and 62 years old.
Is Collette still popular?
Yes. Collette is holding steady, with 82 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Collette most common?
Collette has its strongest geographic signal in Illinois, where it appears 3.2× more often than the national baseline.
1898Peak 19662025
Peak year
1966
Decline from peak
56.6%
2025
82
All-time
7,672