Annette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Annette is a French diminutive of the name Anne, which traces back to the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' The name has evolved through various languages and gained significant popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is often associated with elegance and has a classic appeal. While it does not have a biblical relevance, it carries a rich meaning rooted in grace. Notable individuals with this name include actresses Annette Bening and Annette Funicello.
The name Annette is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Annette has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, 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 male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Annette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2903rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2498th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3430th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11250th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 240th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 155th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 110th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 133rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 440th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 845th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Annette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Annette"
Pronunciation
/əˈnɛt/
Origin
French
Etymology
Annette is a diminutive form of the name Anne, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.'
Meaning
grace, favor
Language Evolution
Hannah (Hebrew), Anna (Latin), Anne (French), Annette (French diminutive)
Historical Usage
The name Annette gained popularity in the 18th century as a fashionable French diminutive and became widely used in English-speaking countries during the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Anne, Anna, Annie, Netty
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Annette is perceived as a classic and somewhat vintage name that evokes elegance and charm.
Famous People
Annette Bening (American actress), Annette Funicello (American actress and singer), Annette O'Toole (American actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Annette"
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 "Annette"
"Annette" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2903rd of 6773 | 125 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2498th of 7552 | 203 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3430th of 10718 | 143 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11250th of 16616 | 23 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 240th of 9107 | 13,537 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 155th of 9204 | 26,268 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 110th of 12526 | 74,947 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 133rd of 19264 | 37,298 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 440th of 27321 | 8,812 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 845th of 35406 | 4,786 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1286th of 30306 | 2,205 |
Regional Popularity of "Annette" 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) |
- | - | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Annette" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
16.45% 233rd/1416 |
10.08% 139th/1379 |
13.86% 328th/2366 |
22.33% 255th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
10.54% 163rd/1546 |
7.65% 119th/1556 |
7.44% 175th/2353 |
11.70% 181st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
5.07% 113th/2227 |
4.69% 114th/2430 |
3.72% 106th/2853 |
3.53% 98th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
4.49% 132nd/2937 |
3.96% 138th/3483 |
4.55% 160th/3518 |
2.92% 118th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
11.59% 427th/3685 |
10.50% 470th/4475 |
9.72% 505th/5194 |
5.92% 374th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
24.33% 1115th/4582 |
20.16% 1041st/5164 |
12.39% 906th/7313 |
8.56% 639th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
37.20% 1482nd/3984 |
34.70% 1557th/4487 |
20.62% 1407th/6822 |
16.48% 1034th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Annette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Annette" 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.