What does Amelie mean?
Amélie is a French form of Amelia, “industrious” or “hardworking.”
What does Colette mean?
Colette is a French short form of Nicolette, “victory of the people.”
Amelie vs Colette
Which is more popular?
Colette is more popular than Amelie today: about 962 US babies were given the name Colette in 2025, compared with 329 named Amelie.
| Amelie | Colette | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Industrious | Victory of the people |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ah-may-LEE | koh-LET |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1886 | 1892 |
| Peak year | 2013 (466) | 2025 (962) |
| In 2025 | 329 | 962 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Amelie
Colette
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Amelie | Colette |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2,008 | 4,403 |
| 2010s | 4,253 | 4,998 |
| 2000s | 2,683 | 1,666 |
| 1990s | 184 | 1,426 |
| 1980s | 126 | 1,790 |
| 1970s | 90 | 2,494 |
| 1960s | 41 | 4,764 |
| 1950s | 59 | 3,670 |
| 1940s | 18 | 1,204 |
| 1930s | 11 | 747 |
| 1920s | 46 | 461 |
| 1910s | 69 | 250 |
| 1900s | 33 | 76 |
| 1890s | 18 | 38 |
| 1880s | 15 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amelie or Colette more popular?
Colette is more popular than Amelie today: about 962 US babies were given the name Colette in 2025, compared with 329 named Amelie.
What is the difference between Amelie and Colette?
Amelie means Industrious (French origin), while Colette means Victory of the people (French origin).
Which name is older, Amelie or Colette?
In US records, Amelie first appears in 1886 and Colette in 1892, so Amelie has the longer recorded history.