Nannette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Nannette originates from French and is a diminutive of Anne, which comes from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor. Its language evolution includes forms like Hannah, Anna, and Anne. Nannette reflects a classic elegance and has biblical roots through its connection to Hannah. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is associated with a charming image today.
The name Nannette is most popular in Michigan, 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, Nannette 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, 'Nannette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1838th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1012th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 757th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1236th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6284th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20356th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nannette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nannette"
Pronunciation
/næˈnɛt/
Origin
French
Etymology
Nannette is a diminutive form of the name Anne, which comes from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.
Meaning
grace, favor
Language Evolution
Hannah (Hebrew), Anna (Latin), Anne (Old French), Nannette (French)
Historical Usage
Nannette gained popularity in the 19th century as a feminine name in French-speaking countries and has since been used in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Nan, Nana, Nani, Annette
Modern Popularity & Image
Nannette is perceived as a charming and classic name, though it is less common today than in previous decades.
Famous People
Nannette Fabray (American actress), Nannette Miranda (American model)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nannette"
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 "Nannette"
"Nannette" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1838th of 9107 | 366 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1012th of 9204 | 960 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 757th of 12526 | 3,204 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1236th of 19264 | 1,470 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6284th of 27321 | 200 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 20356th of 35406 | 38 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Nannette" 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 "Nannette" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
65.34% 901st/1379 |
- |
87.39% 998th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
62.10% 960th/1546 |
49.61% 772nd/1556 |
66.47% 1564th/2353 |
55.27% 855th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
28.92% 644th/2227 |
29.84% 725th/2430 |
31.62% 902nd/2853 |
24.00% 666th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
38.37% 1127th/2937 |
36.86% 1284th/3483 |
41.44% 1458th/3518 |
26.53% 1073rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nannette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nannette" 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.