Annette
Annette is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Grace or favor.
Origin and history
Annette is a French diminutive of the name Anne, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Hannah. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century and remains a familiar classic name today. While less commonly given to newborns in recent years, it retains a gentle, vintage charm.
Popularity in the United States
169,296 babies in the United States have been named Annette since 1880. It ranks #236 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1201.
States where it is most popular
- NY (11.2 %)
- CA (9.9 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- TX (5.8 %)
- PA (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 400 |
| 1890-1900 | 780 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,322 |
| 1910-1920 | 5,590 |
| 1920-1930 | 8,249 |
| 1930-1940 | 13,531 |
| 1940-1950 | 19,179 |
| 1950-1960 | 35,341 |
| 1960-1970 | 51,925 |
| 1970-1980 | 16,056 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,106 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,534 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,269 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,006 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,008 |
Famous people named Annette
- Annette Bening: Actress
- Annette Funicello: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Anne, Annie, Nettie, Netta
Fun facts
- Annette originated in France as a petite or endearing form of Anne before becoming an independent name worldwide.
- The name experienced a notable surge in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.