Fleurette
A girl's name of French origin with 322 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a female given name
Fleurette is a girl's baby name of French origin, a diminutive of fleur meaning 'flower' — making Fleurette 'little flower' or 'small blossom.' The -ette suffix in French creates an affectionate diminutive, giving the name an inherently tender, delicate quality.
Fleurette carries the fragrant elegance of French botanical naming. It has the feel of a name whispered in a Paris garden — charming, feminine, and slightly old-fashioned in the most wonderful way. Used particularly in French Canadian and Louisiana Francophone communities.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Fleurette belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the French naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring French names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Fleurette’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Fleurette has 39+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1915.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 7 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 29 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 16 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 35 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 96 | — |
| 1920s | 99 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 35 | — |
The Story of Fleurette
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1930, Fleurette is an elegant vintage name. Girls named Fleurette are most likely born between 1920 and 1940.
How rare is Fleurette?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Fleurette is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1915, peaked in the 1920s with 99 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Fleurette by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(39 years, 1915–1995)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 | #14170 |
| 1981 | 7 | #8395 |
| 1979 | 6 | #9351 |
| 1974 | 5 | #9192 |
| 1972 | 5 | #8681 |
| 1971 | 7 | #6825 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7351 |
| 1953 | 5 | #5949 |
| 1950 | 11 | #3292 |
| 1948 | 5 | #5511 |
| 1947 | 6 | #4926 |
| 1943 | 5 | #4902 |
| 1942 | 7 | #3866 |
| 1941 | 7 | #3700 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4574 |
| 1939 | 8 | #3232 |
| 1938 | 6 | #4000 |
| 1937 | 5 | #4469 |
| 1936 | 5 | #4433 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2799 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1915–1995