Babette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Babette is a French diminutive of Barbara, meaning 'foreign woman'. It evolved from the Greek 'barbaros' and became popular in the 19th century through cultural influences. The name conveys elegance and sophistication, with no biblical relevance.
The name Babette is most popular in New York, 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, Babette 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, 'Babette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1784th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1652nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1116th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1960th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9361st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 22546th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Babette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Babette"
Pronunciation
/bəˈbɛt/
Origin
French
Etymology
Babette is a diminutive form of the name Barbara, which is derived from the Greek word 'barbaros' meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'.
Meaning
foreign woman
Language Evolution
Barbara, Babette
Historical Usage
The name Babette gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly through the influence of literature and culture in France.
Variants & Derivatives
Babs, Bobby, Barb
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Babette is perceived as an elegant and charming name, often associated with a sophisticated femininity.
Famous People
Babette Cole (author and illustrator), Babette de Rozières (chef and television personality)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Babette"
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 "Babette"
"Babette" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1784th of 9107 | 384 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1652nd of 9204 | 428 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1116th of 12526 | 1,615 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1960th of 19264 | 716 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9361st of 27321 | 107 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 22546th of 30306 | 17 |
Regional Popularity of "Babette" 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 "Babette" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
79.17% 1121st/1416 |
55.11% 760th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
77.88% 1204th/1546 |
52.83% 822nd/1556 |
- |
94.96% 1469th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
40.05% 892nd/2227 |
36.05% 876th/2430 |
55.80% 1592nd/2853 |
35.03% 972nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
56.66% 1664th/2937 |
49.24% 1715th/3483 |
82.72% 2910th/3518 |
45.57% 1843rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Babette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Babette" 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.