Annette Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Annette means 'grace' or 'favour' and is of French origin.
Meaning of the Name Annette
Annette is a feminine given name of French origin. It is the feminine form of Annet, which is derived from the Old French word 'Amelot', meaning 'little Anna'. The name Anna itself is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favour'. Annette is a popular name in France and has also been used in other English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Annette
The popularity for the name Annette peaked in popularity in the year 1960 with 7,134 births, which ranked number 121 out of 10,752 unique names for that year. Annette had the most female births in 1960 with 7,134, which ranked number 62 out of 7,331 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1964 with 25, which ranked number 1,582 out of 4,593 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Annette has declined sharply over the last ten years from 213 births to 169 births, a decline of -20.66%. Among females, Annette has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 213 births to 169 births, a decline of -20.66%.
Nationwide Popularity of Annette
- 20 Year Trend of Annette: -61.06%
- 10 Year Trend of Annette: -20.66%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Annette: -20.66%
Popularity of Annette by State
Among females, Annette was most popular in Southwestern states with 28 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 23 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Annette. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1044 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 1172 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1421 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 968 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 872 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 910 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 818 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 1185 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1063 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 809 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Annette
- Total Births of Annette: 165 (-2.29%)
- Female Births of Annette: 165 (-2.29%)
Given the downward trend of Annette over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.29% decrease in total births, for a total of 165 births in 2024. For Females, births for Annette have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 165 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.29%.