Nannette
Nannette is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Grace or favor.
Origin and history
Nannette is a French diminutive variant of Anne or Anna, originating from the Hebrew name Channah. It saw moderate popularity in the United States throughout the mid-20th century, but has become very rare in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
6,273 babies in the United States have been named Nannette since 1880. It ranks #2149 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.5 %)
- NY (14.1 %)
- OH (8.8 %)
- IL (8.7 %)
- PA (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 34 |
| 1910-1920 | 94 |
| 1920-1930 | 330 |
| 1930-1940 | 517 |
| 1940-1950 | 728 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,561 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,034 |
| 1970-1980 | 683 |
| 1980-1990 | 170 |
| 1990-2000 | 69 |
| 2000-2010 | 17 |
| 2010-2019 | 12 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Nannette
- Nannette Fabray: actress, singer
Nicknames
Nan, Nanny, Nette
Fun facts
- Nannette developed in France as a double diminutive of Anne, adding both -an and -ette endings.
- The name experienced its peak usage in the United States between the 1940s and 1960s.