Koleta
A variant spelling of the feminine name Colette, a French diminutive of Nicolette.
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Koleta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Koleta today is around 113 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Koleta births was 1934 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Koleta. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Koleta is about 113 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Koletas were born before 1923.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Koleta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1934
10 babies that year
Average age
113
years old
1934 SSA rank
#2,835
Tracked since 1933
Popularity
Koleta: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Koleta by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Koleta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 19 | 19 |
Geography
Where Koletas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Koleta
The given name Koleta has its origins rooted in the Slavic languages, specifically in the Polish and Czech cultures. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th to 14th centuries.
Koleta is a diminutive form of the name Nikoleta, which itself is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos or Nikolaus. The root word "nik" means "victory," while "laus" or "laos" translates to "people." Thus, the name Koleta can be interpreted as "victorious among the people" or "victory of the people."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Koleta can be found in the 13th-century Czech chronicle "Chronica Boemorum," where it was mentioned as the name of a nun. This suggests that the name may have been popular among religious orders during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Koleta. One of the most famous was Saint Colette (1381-1447), a French nun who founded the Colettine Poor Clares, a reformed branch of the Order of Saint Clare. Her name, often spelled as Colette, is believed to be a variant of Koleta.
Another notable figure was Koleta Bude (1910-1939), a Slovenian writer and poet who was active during the interwar period. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
In the realm of sports, Koleta Bárková (born 1985) is a Czech former professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 26 in the world singles rankings.
Koleta Semriková (born 1957) is a Slovak writer and poet who has published several collections of poetry and prose. Her works often explore themes of identity, memory, and the human experience.
Koleta Radičević (1892-1966) was a Serbian painter and one of the pioneers of modern art in Serbia. Her works, which included portraits, landscapes, and still lifes, were influential in the development of Serbian art in the early 20th century.
People
Koleta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Koleta as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Koleta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Koleta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Koleta going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Koleta a common name?
We classify Koleta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 19 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Koleta most popular?
The single biggest year for Koleta was 1934, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Koleta is about 113 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Koleta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Koleta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Koleta in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Koleta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Koleta in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Koleta can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Koleta?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.