Anette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Anette is of French origin, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. The name has evolved through various languages, starting from Hebrew to Latin and Old French before becoming Anette. It carries traits of elegance and charm, with biblical relevance through its connection to Hannah, the mother of Samuel. Anette gained popularity in the 19th century and is still recognized today, with variants like Annette and Anita.
The name Anette is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Anette has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Anette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4757th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4485th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2126th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2420th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4575th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2708th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5581st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Anette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Anette"
Pronunciation
/əˈnɛt/
Origin
French
Etymology
Anette is a diminutive form of the name Anne, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.
Meaning
grace, favor
Language Evolution
Hannah (Hebrew), Anna (Latin), Anne (Old French), Anette (French)
Biblical Background
The name Hannah appears in the Bible as the mother of the prophet Samuel.
Historical Usage
Anette gained popularity in the 19th century, especially in Europe, and has remained a recognized name in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Annette, Anita, Anya
Modern Popularity & Image
Anette is often viewed as a classic yet modern name, associated with elegance and charm.
Famous People
Anette Olzon, a Swedish singer, Anette Bening, an American actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Anette"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Anette"
"Anette" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4757th of 9107 | 60 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4485th of 9204 | 72 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2126th of 12526 | 510 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2420th of 19264 | 522 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4575th of 27321 | 314 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2708th of 35406 | 965 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5581st of 30306 | 273 |
Regional Popularity of "Anette" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Anette" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
65.43% 1590th/2430 |
85.94% 2452nd/2853 |
69.33% 1924th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
52.37% 1824th/3483 |
85.42% 3005th/3518 |
45.94% 1858th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
64.32% 3341st/5194 |
52.62% 3324th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
77.13% 3534th/4582 |
- |
27.69% 2025th/7313 |
21.67% 1617th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
51.41% 3507th/6822 |
54.80% 3439th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Anette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Anette" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.