Anjanette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Anjanette is a modern American name derived from 'Anna' and the diminutive suffix '-ette.' It means 'grace' and has evolved from historical forms like Anna and Anja. While it does not have biblical roots, it gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a unique feminine name. Anjanette is viewed positively in contemporary culture, and notable individuals with this name include Anjanette Comer and Anjanette LeMay.
The name Anjanette is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) 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, Anjanette 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, 'Anjanette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4610th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 996th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4713th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14799th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21282nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Anjanette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Anjanette"
Pronunciation
/ˌændʒəˈnɛt/
Origin
American
Etymology
Anjanette is a modern name that is likely derived from the combination of the name 'Anja,' which is a variant of 'Anna,' and the suffix '-ette,' which is often used to create diminutive forms in English.
Meaning
grace
Language Evolution
Anna, Anja, Anjanette
Historical Usage
Anjanette gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of the trend of creating unique feminine names.
Variants & Derivatives
Anja, Anna, Annie, Jeanette
Modern Popularity & Image
Anjanette is seen as a modern and unique name, with positive associations of grace and elegance.
Famous People
Anjanette Comer, Anjanette LeMay, Anjanette B. J. Davidson
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Anjanette"
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 "Anjanette"
"Anjanette" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4610th of 12526 | 139 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 996th of 19264 | 2,023 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4713th of 27321 | 301 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 14799th of 35406 | 79 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 21282nd of 30306 | 21 |
Regional Popularity of "Anjanette" 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 "Anjanette" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
73.46% 1636th/2227 |
87.41% 2124th/2430 |
74.48% 2125th/2853 |
72.43% 2010th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
31.19% 916th/2937 |
37.04% 1290th/3483 |
30.93% 1088th/3518 |
21.32% 862nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
86.39% 4487th/5194 |
47.06% 2973rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Anjanette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Anjanette" 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.