Annetta
Annetta is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Favor or grace.
Origin and history
Annetta is a diminutive of Anna, which derives from the Hebrew name Hannah. It has traditionally been used in Italian and other European cultures as a hypocoristic form of Anne or Anna. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the mid-to-late 20th century and is now relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
8,814 babies in the United States have been named Annetta since 1880. It ranks #1783 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2064.
States where it is most popular
- PA (16 %)
- KY (9.8 %)
- OH (9.6 %)
- IL (9.1 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 148 |
| 1890-1900 | 206 |
| 1900-1910 | 238 |
| 1910-1920 | 842 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,052 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,180 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,389 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,219 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,265 |
| 1970-1980 | 628 |
| 1980-1990 | 273 |
| 1990-2000 | 135 |
| 2000-2010 | 108 |
| 2010-2019 | 94 |
| 2020-2029 | 37 |
Famous people named Annetta
- Annetta Pelucchi: athlete
Nicknames
Ann, Annie, Netta
Fun facts
- Annetta originated as an affectionate Italian pet form of Anna before establishing itself as an independent given name.
- The name saw its highest U.S. popularity in the mid-20th century and has since become a distinctive vintage choice.