The nameAnnette

Annette is a French pet form of Anne. It was a top 70 American name around 1960.

Meaning

Annette comes from Anne, Hebrew for "grace".

Origin

Hebrew, through French.

History

Annette Funicello, a Mouseketeer, made the name popular in America. It reached 62nd place in 1960.

Famous people named Annette

Popularity of the name Annette

Annette in the United States

1305thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
1960peak year (7,158 births)
169,645babies named Annette in the United States since 1880
03,5797,158 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Annette was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 52,101 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Annette. Its rise began around 1916, and it peaked in 1960. Half of all babies named Annette in the United States were born before 1960, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 172 births a year.

Annette in Ireland

1971peak year (127 births)
2,065babies named Annette in Ireland since 1964
064127 198020002020
Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Annette was most popular in Ireland in the 1970s, with 942 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Annette. Half of all babies named Annette in Ireland were born before 1973, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Annette in France

6331stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1946peak year (1,220 births)
33,555babies named Annette in France since 1900
06101,220 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Annette in Norway

1973peak year (109 births)
2,431babies named Annette in Norway since 1945
055109 1960198020002020
Births per year in Norway. Source: Statistics Norway (SSB), table 10467.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Annette

Names from the same generation as Annette, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Annette mean?

Annette comes from Anne, Hebrew for "grace".

What is the origin of the name Annette?

Hebrew, through French.

Is Annette a girl's or a boy's name?

Annette is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Annette?

In 2024, Annette was the 1305th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 176 births.

What are the variants of the name Annette?

Variants and related names of Annette include Anne.

What are good sibling names for Annette?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Anita, Janna, Sharon and Judith for a sister, Mike, Jon, Jimmy and Noé for a brother.

Who are famous people named Annette?

Annette Funicello, actress; Annette Bening, actress; Annette Kellerman, swimmer.