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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Annette — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Annetta|Anni
FrenchGirl↑ Rising

Annette

ah-NET · 3 syllables

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Girl
#1304
↑ Rising
#1304
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 28
Peak rank
#1265 in 2020
5yr change
+69 ranks
Birth frequency
4.9 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1304 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
French girl names
Annette

Popularity score: 28  ·  SSA Rank: #1304

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
91
Higher than 91% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+69 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Annette hits the uniqueness sweet spot.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
74
Uniqueness20% of score
80
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
FrenchHebrew RootClassicVintageFeminine3-syllableDiminutiveMid-centuryTimelessSoftEuropean
Character
graceful elegancequiet strengthartistic sensitivitywarm compassionindependent spirit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Annettes

versatilededicatedresilientgracefulwarm
STRONG
High confidence

Annette is a French girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1304 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +69 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1304 · rare
Annette at a Glance
Meaning:Diminutive form of Anne, derived from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. Popular in French-speaking cultures since the Middle Ages.
Language root:French diminutive · Hebrew
Peak rank:#1265 in 2020
5yr change:+69 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Annette Funicello
Actress and singer
Annette Bening
Actress
Annette O'Toole
Actress
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Annette illustration
Name Intelligence
Annette · Overview
Summary

Annette is a French girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1304 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 5/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Annette scores 91/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 69 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Classic · Romantic · Vintage character
Annette carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
annette.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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