Harriette
Harriette is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Home ruler or ruler of the estate.
Origin and history
Harriette is a feminine given name of French and Germanic origin, serving as a variant spelling of Harriet. Derived from Henriette, a diminutive of Henri (Henry), it carries the meaning of home ruler. While historically common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it remains a rare choice in modern U.S. usage.
Popularity in the United States
8,740 babies in the United States have been named Harriette since 1880. It ranks #1793 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2053.
States where it is most popular
- NY (16.4 %)
- IL (11.3 %)
- GA (9.8 %)
- SC (6.6 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 221 |
| 1890-1900 | 316 |
| 1900-1910 | 454 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,843 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,163 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,218 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,295 |
| 1950-1960 | 687 |
| 1960-1970 | 321 |
| 1970-1980 | 81 |
| 1980-1990 | 26 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 45 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Famous people named Harriette
- Harriette Cole: Columnist, Author
- Harriette Wilson: Courtesan, Memoirist
Nicknames
Hattie, Etta, Harrie
Fun facts
- Harriette originated as a double diminutive, developing from the French Henriette, which derived from the masculine name Henri.
- The addition of the '-ette' suffix gives this spelling a distinct French literary flare compared to the standard English Harriet.