Annelle Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: an-EL /æˈnɛl/
Origin: French; English
Meaning: French: grace; English: variant of Anne
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Annelle is believed to be a variant of the name Anne, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." The name Hannah was adopted into Greek as Ἄννα (Anna) and subsequently into Latin as Anna. From Latin, it transitioned into Old French as Anne, which then influenced the development of various forms in English, including Annelle.
The addition of the suffix "-elle" is a diminutive form that is often used in French to convey affection or femininity, thereby enhancing the name's appeal. Historically, the name Anne has been borne by numerous significant figures, including Anne of Brittany, who was a queen consort of France in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, and Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII of England and the mother of Queen Elizabeth I.
The name has also been prominent in religious contexts, with Saint Anne being recognized as the mother of the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition. The name's presence in the biblical context, particularly through the figure of Hannah in the Old Testament, has contributed to its enduring significance across cultures and centuries.
Culturally, the name Annelle, while less common, carries the grace and favor associated with its root name Anne. The use of the suffix "-elle" adds a lyrical quality, often associated with elegance and femininity in various cultures.
This connection to grace and favor has allowed the name to resonate in literary and artistic expressions, where themes of beauty and virtue are celebrated. The name's historical and cultural associations contribute to its charm, making it a meaningful choice in various contexts.
Fictional characters named Annelle
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Annelle Dupuy-Desmond is a fictional character from the play Steel Magnolias. She is a young woman who navigates the challenges of life and relationships in a close-knit Southern community.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Annelle was first seen in the United States in 1914.
Annelle has ranked as high as #2710 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in Georgia, Texas, Mississippi, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Annelle has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Annelle 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 Annelle 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 Annelle.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 | 7 |
| 2023 | 16 | 16 |
| 2022 | 8 | 8 |
| 2021 | 9 | 9 |
| 2020 | 11 | 11 |
| 2019 | 6 | 6 |
| 2018 | 9 | 9 |
| 2017 | 11 | 11 |
| 2016 | 7 | 7 |
| 2015 | 8 | 8 |
| 2014 | 12 | 12 |
| 2013 | 8 | 8 |
| 2012 | 9 | 9 |
| 2011 | 7 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 | 7 |
| 2009 | 7 | 7 |
| 2005 | 8 | 8 |
| 2004 | 9 | 9 |
| 2002 | 7 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 | 5 |
| 1996 | 11 | 11 |
| 1995 | 9 | 9 |
| 1994 | 7 | 7 |
| 1993 | 5 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 | 6 |
| 1978 | 8 | 8 |
| 1976 | 9 | 9 |
| 1974 | 6 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 |
| 1967 | 7 | 7 |
| 1964 | 7 | 7 |
| 1963 | 10 | 10 |
| 1962 | 7 | 7 |
| 1961 | 6 | 6 |
| 1960 | 15 | 15 |
| 1959 | 11 | 11 |
| 1958 | 12 | 12 |
| 1957 | 10 | 10 |
| 1956 | 13 | 13 |
| 1955 | 9 | 9 |
| 1954 | 23 | 23 |
| 1953 | 7 | 7 |
| 1952 | 25 | 25 |
| 1951 | 18 | 18 |
| 1950 | 32 | 32 |
| 1949 | 34 | 34 |
| 1948 | 30 | 30 |
| 1947 | 35 | 35 |
| 1946 | 25 | 25 |
| 1945 | 17 | 17 |
| 1944 | 5 | 5 |
| 1943 | 19 | 19 |
| 1942 | 16 | 16 |
| 1941 | 21 | 21 |
| 1940 | 13 | 13 |
| 1939 | 12 | 12 |
| 1938 | 20 | 20 |
| 1937 | 20 | 20 |
| 1936 | 15 | 15 |
| 1935 | 19 | 19 |
| 1934 | 17 | 17 |
| 1933 | 16 | 16 |
| 1932 | 15 | 15 |
| 1931 | 17 | 17 |
| 1930 | 19 | 19 |
| 1929 | 19 | 19 |
| 1928 | 20 | 20 |
| 1927 | 13 | 13 |
| 1926 | 14 | 14 |
| 1925 | 22 | 22 |
| 1924 | 19 | 19 |
| 1923 | 12 | 12 |
| 1922 | 19 | 19 |
| 1921 | 13 | 13 |
| 1920 | 13 | 13 |
| 1919 | 14 | 14 |
| 1918 | 14 | 14 |
| 1917 | 12 | 12 |
| 1916 | 13 | 13 |
| 1915 | 12 | 12 |
| 1914 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Annelle (1947)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 | |
| OH | 5 |