Hettie
Hettie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the home (via Henrietta) or star (via Hester/Esther).
Origin and history
Hettie originated as a traditional English diminutive for names such as Henrietta, Hester, or Esther. It was quite popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States before gradually declining in usage. Today, it retains a vintage, antique charm similar to names like Hattie or Millie.
Popularity in the United States
7,294 babies in the United States have been named Hettie since 1880. It ranks #1974 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (20.9 %)
- TN (10.7 %)
- KY (10.4 %)
- MS (8.7 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 895 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,200 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,037 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,335 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,228 |
| 1930-1940 | 601 |
| 1940-1950 | 449 |
| 1950-1960 | 262 |
| 1960-1970 | 140 |
| 1970-1980 | 69 |
| 1980-1990 | 34 |
| 1990-2000 | 21 |
| 2000-2010 | 12 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Hettie
- Hettie Jones: Poet, Writer
Fun facts
- Hettie was a top 300 name for girls in the United States during the late 1880s.
- It developed in English-speaking countries as a diminutive for both Germanic (Henrietta) and Persian/Hebrew (Hester) names.