Hattie
Hattie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Home ruler.
Origin and history
Hattie originated as a diminutive of Harriet, which is the English feminine form of Harry or Henry, ultimately derived from Germanic roots meaning home ruler. It was extremely popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. In recent years, it has experienced a vintage revival among American parents.
Popularity in the United States
105,197 babies in the United States have been named Hattie since 1880. It ranks #363 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #396.
States where it is most popular
- NC (10.4 %)
- GA (9.6 %)
- SC (9.4 %)
- MS (8.9 %)
- AL (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10,199 |
| 1890-1900 | 12,909 |
| 1900-1910 | 11,717 |
| 1910-1920 | 16,418 |
| 1920-1930 | 16,368 |
| 1930-1940 | 10,229 |
| 1940-1950 | 7,845 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,450 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,783 |
| 1970-1980 | 778 |
| 1980-1990 | 645 |
| 1990-2000 | 792 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,272 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,073 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,719 |
Famous people named Hattie
- Hattie McDaniel: Actress, Singer
- Hattie Caraway: Politician, Senator
Fun facts
- Hattie McDaniel became the first African American actor to win an Academy Award in 1940 for her role in Gone with the Wind.
- Hattie was a top-50 name for girls in the United States during the late 1880s and early 1890s.