Nanette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Nanette originates from the French language as a diminutive of Anne, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Hannah meaning grace. It evolved through various forms from Hannah to Anna, then to Anne, and finally to Nanette. The name embodies traits of elegance and charm. It does not have biblical relevance but has been popular since the 19th century, especially in French-speaking regions. Variants include Anne and Anna, and it is associated with notable figures such as Nanette Fabray and Nanette Lepore.
The name Nanette is most popular in Utah, 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 Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nanette 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, 'Nanette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1454th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 781st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 407th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 622nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3083rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8621st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12751st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nanette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nanette"
Pronunciation
/nəˈnɛt/
Origin
French
Etymology
Nanette is a diminutive form of the name Anne, which derives from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.
Meaning
grace, favor
Language Evolution
Hannah (Hebrew), Anna (Latin), Anne (French), Nanette (French diminutive)
Historical Usage
Nanette gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in France and among French-speaking communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Anne, Anna, Nan, Nana
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Nanette is viewed as a charming and elegant name, often associated with femininity and grace.
Famous People
Nanette Fabray, Nanette Lepore
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nanette"
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 "Nanette"
"Nanette" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1454th of 9107 | 526 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 781st of 9204 | 1,553 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 407th of 12526 | 9,709 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 622nd of 19264 | 4,274 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3083rd of 27321 | 540 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8621st of 35406 | 198 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 12751st of 30306 | 77 |
Regional Popularity of "Nanette" 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 "Nanette" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
70.34% 996th/1416 |
51.63% 712th/1379 |
- |
73.47% 839th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
42.43% 656th/1546 |
35.03% 545th/1556 |
61.03% 1436th/2353 |
38.53% 596th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
15.36% 342nd/2227 |
14.61% 355th/2430 |
18.65% 532nd/2853 |
12.90% 358th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
19.48% 572nd/2937 |
17.51% 610th/3483 |
23.17% 815th/3518 |
13.20% 534th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
69.91% 2576th/3685 |
67.04% 3000th/4475 |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
40.78% 2576th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
69.90% 5217th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nanette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nanette" 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.