Nettie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nettie is an English name derived as a diminutive of Annette, which stems from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace'. The name has evolved through various languages and forms. It gained popularity in the 19th century, reflecting a vintage charm in modern times. Though it has no direct biblical relevance, its roots connect it to a name found in biblical texts. Notable figures with the name include Nettie Stevens, a pioneering geneticist, and Nettie Fowler McCormick, a philanthropist.
The name Nettie is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Nettie 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, 'Nettie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4026th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5479th out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 177th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 284th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 648th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1890th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3739th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7808th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7389th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nettie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nettie"
Pronunciation
/ˈnɛti/
Origin
English
Etymology
Nettie is often a diminutive form of the name Annette, which itself is derived from the French name Anne. Anne comes from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace'.
Meaning
grace
Language Evolution
Hannah (Hebrew), Anna (Latin), Anne (French), Annette (French), Nettie (English)
Historical Usage
Nettie became popular in the 19th century as a feminine given name, often used as a nickname for Annette or other names that contain 'net'.
Variants & Derivatives
Annette, Nett, Nettia
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Nettie is perceived as a vintage and charming name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Nettie Stevens, an early American geneticist who contributed to the understanding of sex chromosomes., Nettie Fowler McCormick, a philanthropist known for her contributions to education.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nettie"
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 "Nettie"
"Nettie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4026th of 7545 | 62 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5479th of 6773 | 16 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 177th of 9107 | 21,913 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 284th of 9204 | 9,255 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 648th of 12526 | 4,106 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1890th of 19264 | 755 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3739th of 27321 | 416 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7808th of 35406 | 227 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7389th of 30306 | 185 |
Regional Popularity of "Nettie" 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) |
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Regional Popularity of "Nettie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
17.51% 248th/1416 |
15.16% 209th/1379 |
5.83% 138th/2366 |
26.88% 307th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
29.62% 458th/1546 |
29.76% 463rd/1556 |
8.75% 206th/2353 |
39.37% 609th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
43.78% 975th/2227 |
43.62% 1060th/2430 |
15.32% 437th/2853 |
43.35% 1203rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
64.59% 1897th/2937 |
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52.16% 1835th/3518 |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
74.63% 2750th/3685 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
80.90% 3707th/4582 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Nettie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nettie" 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.