Annette Girl
Origin(s)
French; Latin
Meaning
French: grace; Latin: favor
Historical & Cultural Background
Annette is a diminutive form of the name Anne, which has roots in Hebrew. The name gained popularity in France and has been used in various cultures. It became more widely recognized in the English-speaking world during the 19th century.
Trend Summary
Annette experienced a peak in popularity in the mid-20th century but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Ann, Anya, Nina, Alice, Ella, Lila, Mabel, Cecilia
Variants
- Annet
- Annie
International Variants
- Anita (Spanish)
- Anneliese (German)
- Anita (Italian)
Famous people named Annette
Annette Bening is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'American Beauty' and 'The Kids Are All Right'.
Annette Funicello was an American singer and actress, famous for her work on 'The Mickey Mouse Club'.
Annette O'Toole is an American actress and singer, recognized for her performances in 'Superman III' and 'Smallville'.
Annette Messager is a French visual artist known for her installations and mixed media works.
Fictional characters named Annette
Annette is a character in the video game 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses', known for her cheerful personality and magical abilities.
Annette is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', where she is portrayed as a curious student.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Annette was first seen in the United States in 1880. Annette has ranked as high as #120 nationally which occurred in 1960 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, and Colorado. In the past 5 years the name Annette has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Annette (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 31 | |
CA | 27 | |
FL | 10 | |
IL | 9 | |
CO | 5 | |
GA | 5 | |
MN | 5 | |
PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 28 |
1881 | 26 |
1882 | 27 |
1883 | 45 |
1884 | 40 |
1885 | 49 |
1886 | 40 |
1887 | 47 |
1888 | 45 |
1889 | 53 |
1890 | 63 |
1891 | 53 |
1892 | 87 |
1893 | 63 |
1894 | 61 |
1895 | 88 |
1896 | 79 |
1897 | 91 |
1898 | 101 |
1899 | 94 |
1900 | 113 |
1901 | 106 |
1902 | 115 |
1903 | 98 |
1904 | 123 |
1905 | 123 |
1906 | 126 |
1907 | 152 |
1908 | 185 |
1909 | 181 |
1910 | 232 |
1911 | 227 |
1912 | 342 |
1913 | 408 |
1914 | 526 |
1915 | 660 |
1916 | 773 |
1917 | 775 |
1918 | 846 |
1919 | 801 |
1920 | 868 |
1921 | 865 |
1922 | 850 |
1923 | 887 |
1924 | 868 |
1925 | 838 |
1926 | 780 |
1927 | 782 |
1928 | 780 |
1929 | 731 |
1930 | 781 |
1931 | 741 |
1932 | 683 |
1933 | 755 |
1934 | 872 |
1935 | 1,476 |
1936 | 1,851 |
1937 | 2,158 |
1938 | 2,149 |
1939 | 2,065 |
1940 | 2,004 |
1941 | 2,024 |
1942 | 2,041 |
1943 | 1,916 |
1944 | 1,667 |
1945 | 1,574 |
1946 | 1,919 |
1947 | 2,145 |
1948 | 1,931 |
1949 | 1,958 |
1950 | 2,127 |
1951 | 2,253 |
1952 | 2,160 |
1953 | 2,485 |
1954 | 2,281 |
1955 | 2,344 |
1956 | 3,752 |
1957 | 4,887 |
1958 | 6,135 |
1959 | 6,919 |
1960 | 7,136 |
1961 | 6,202 |
1962 | 6,076 |
1963 | 6,048 |
1964 | 6,189 |
1965 | 5,262 |
1966 | 4,428 |
1967 | 4,006 |
1968 | 3,471 |
1969 | 3,105 |
1970 | 2,890 |
1971 | 2,466 |
1972 | 1,871 |
1973 | 1,605 |
1974 | 1,382 |
1975 | 1,363 |
1976 | 1,299 |
1977 | 1,135 |
1978 | 1,045 |
1979 | 1,000 |
1980 | 970 |
1981 | 948 |
1982 | 863 |
1983 | 723 |
1984 | 696 |
1985 | 656 |
1986 | 607 |
1987 | 587 |
1988 | 573 |
1989 | 483 |
1990 | 469 |
1991 | 450 |
1992 | 430 |
1993 | 362 |
1994 | 337 |
1995 | 334 |
1996 | 294 |
1997 | 290 |
1998 | 281 |
1999 | 287 |
2000 | 309 |
2001 | 352 |
2002 | 434 |
2003 | 330 |
2004 | 389 |
2005 | 341 |
2006 | 304 |
2007 | 321 |
2008 | 257 |
2009 | 232 |
2010 | 244 |
2011 | 202 |
2012 | 213 |
2013 | 181 |
2014 | 184 |
2015 | 176 |
2016 | 202 |
2017 | 197 |
2018 | 194 |
2019 | 212 |
2020 | 177 |
2021 | 171 |
2022 | 171 |
2023 | 164 |
2024 | 176 |