Annabeth Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Annabeth is a modern name with roots in Hebrew and English, derived from 'Anna' meaning grace and 'Beth' meaning house. It reflects traits of grace and strength and has become popular in recent years, primarily because of its association with popular literature. There is no direct biblical relevance, although it is connected to names with biblical origins.
The name Annabeth is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South 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, Annabeth has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling 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, 'Annabeth' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6694th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6775th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15863rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8671st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3082nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1543rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Annabeth' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Annabeth"
Pronunciation
/ˈænəˌbɛθ/
Origin
Hebrew and English
Etymology
The name Annabeth is a combination of 'Anna', which is derived from the Hebrew name 'Hannah' meaning 'grace', and 'Beth', which comes from Hebrew meaning 'house' or 'home'.
Meaning
graceful home
Language Evolution
Hannah (Hebrew), Anna (Latin), Annabeth (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Annabeth has gained popularity in contemporary culture, particularly due to its use in literature and media, notably in the 'Percy Jackson' series by Rick Riordan, which began in the early 2000s.
Variants & Derivatives
Anna, Hannah, Beth, Annie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Annabeth is perceived as a strong and intelligent name, often associated with characters who are resourceful and brave.
Famous People
Annabeth Chase (fictional character), Annabeth Gish (actress), Annabeth Kline (author)
📊 Annabeth Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 211 peak births in 2014
Geographic Spread
Popular across 29 US states, with strongest presence in North Carolina
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Annabeth"
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 "Annabeth"
"Annabeth" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6694th of 9107 | 20 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6775th of 9204 | 20 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15863rd of 19264 | 11 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8671st of 27321 | 122 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3082nd of 35406 | 812 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1543rd of 30306 | 1,712 |
Regional Popularity of "Annabeth" 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 "Annabeth" by Generation for Female 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) |
74.53% 3415th/4582 |
- |
34.28% 2507th/7313 |
76.74% 5727th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
42.52% 1694th/3984 |
61.09% 2741st/4487 |
18.85% 1286th/6822 |
29.40% 1845th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Annabeth"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Annabeth" 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.