Annabeth Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AN-uh-beth /ˈænəˌbɛθ/
Origin: English; Greek
Meaning: English: Grace; Greek: Favor
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Annabeth is a modern compound of two elements: "Anna" and "Beth." The name Anna has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the name "Channah," meaning "grace" or "favor." This name was adopted into Greek as "Anna," appearing in the New Testament, notably as the name of a prophetess in the Gospel of Luke. The second element, "Beth," is a diminutive of Elizabeth, which also has Hebrew origins, meaning "God is my oath." Elizabeth has been a prominent name throughout biblical history, associated with figures such as the mother of John the Baptist.
The combination of Anna and Beth into Annabeth likely emerged in the 20th century, reflecting a trend toward unique and blended names in English-speaking cultures. Historically, the individual components of Annabeth have been significant in various cultural contexts.
Anna has been a popular name among Christians, partly due to its biblical connections, while Elizabeth has been borne by numerous queens and saints, enhancing its cultural weight. The name Annabeth itself does not appear in historical texts until the 20th century, but the elements it comprises have been used for centuries, with Elizabeth being a royal name in England since at least the 16th century, notably with Queen Elizabeth I.
Culturally, names like Annabeth resonate with themes of grace and divine promise, reflecting the virtues associated with both Anna and Elizabeth. The name's construction allows for a sense of individuality while maintaining ties to traditional roots.
The use of diminutives and variations, such as Anna or Beth, has historically provided a means of affection and familiarity, further embedding these names into the fabric of English-speaking societies.
Fictional characters named Annabeth
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Annabeth Chase is a fictional character from the book series Percy Jackson & the Olympians. She is a daughter of Athena and a key ally to the protagonist, Percy Jackson, in their quests.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Annabeth was first seen in the United States in 1919.
Annabeth has ranked as high as #2116 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, California, Georgia, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Annabeth has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Annabeth is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Annabeth was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Annabeth.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90 | 90 |
| 2024 | 108 | 108 |
| 2023 | 86 | 86 |
| 2022 | 91 | 91 |
| 2021 | 119 | 119 |
| 2020 | 137 | 137 |
| 2019 | 136 | 136 |
| 2018 | 153 | 153 |
| 2017 | 153 | 153 |
| 2016 | 181 | 181 |
| 2015 | 202 | 202 |
| 2014 | 211 | 211 |
| 2013 | 138 | 138 |
| 2012 | 109 | 109 |
| 2011 | 94 | 94 |
| 2010 | 69 | 69 |
| 2009 | 49 | 49 |
| 2008 | 50 | 50 |
| 2007 | 84 | 84 |
| 2006 | 81 | 81 |
| 2005 | 36 | 36 |
| 2004 | 44 | 44 |
| 2003 | 31 | 31 |
| 2002 | 29 | 29 |
| 2001 | 28 | 28 |
| 2000 | 30 | 30 |
| 1999 | 25 | 25 |
| 1998 | 32 | 32 |
| 1997 | 21 | 21 |
| 1996 | 17 | 17 |
| 1995 | 17 | 17 |
| 1994 | 9 | 9 |
| 1993 | 10 | 10 |
| 1992 | 16 | 16 |
| 1991 | 10 | 10 |
| 1990 | 11 | 11 |
| 1989 | 16 | 16 |
| 1988 | 5 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 | 5 |
| 1938 | 5 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 | 5 |
| 1926 | 6 | 6 |
| 1923 | 7 | 7 |
| 1919 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Annabeth (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 10 | |
| OH | 7 | |
| TN | 5 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| WI | 5 | |
| FL | 5 | |
| GA | 5 | |
| NC | 5 |