Hattie Girl

Popularity: #314 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HAT-ee //ˈhæti//

Origin: English; diminutive of Harriet

Meaning: Home ruler (Harriet); ruler of the estate (Harriet)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hattie is derived from the medieval diminutive of the name Harriet, which itself has roots in the Old French name Henriette, a feminine form of Henri. Henri originates from the Germanic name Haimric, composed of the elements "haim," meaning "home," and "ric," meaning "ruler" or "power." The transition of the name into English occurred through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French names were adopted into the English language.

Over time, Hattie emerged as a popular diminutive form of Harriet in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. Historically, the name Harriet gained prominence due to notable figures such as Harriet Beecher Stowe, the American author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," published in 1852, which played a significant role in shaping public opinion on slavery.

The use of Hattie as a standalone name became more common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often associated with a sense of warmth and familiarity. The name was also borne by various notable individuals, including Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy Award in 1940 for her role in "Gone with the Wind." Culturally, Hattie has been embraced in literature and the arts, often symbolizing strength and resilience.

The name carries a vintage charm, reflecting a connection to earlier generations. Its usage in various literary works and its association with strong female figures contribute to its enduring appeal.

The diminutive form Hattie evokes a sense of affection and intimacy, making it a cherished choice in familial contexts.

Famous people named Hattie

In this section, you will find notable people named Hattie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Hattie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Hattie McDaniel was an actress and singer best known for Gone with the Wind, Show Boat, and The Little Colonel.

Hattie Carwell was a notable American artist known for her contributions to the field of painting and illustration.

Fictional characters named Hattie

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Hattie is a fictional character from the novel and film The Help. She is a maid who works for a white family in Jackson, Mississippi during the civil rights movement, providing insight into the struggles of African American women during that era.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Hattie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

HarrietHenryHazelHugoHannahHolly

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Hattie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MaggieNettieLottieSadieDottieBettyTillyMillie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hattie was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Hattie has ranked as high as #210 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi, and Alabama.

In the past 5 years the name Hattie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Hattie 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 Hattie 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 Hattie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 923 0 923
2024 820 0 820
2023 804 0 804
2022 763 0 763
2021 684 0 684
2020 725 0 725
2019 691 0 691
2018 628 0 628
2017 654 0 654
2016 620 0 620
2015 657 0 657
2014 502 0 502
2013 510 0 510
2012 398 0 398
2011 255 0 255
2010 158 0 158
2009 123 0 123
2008 151 0 151
2007 142 0 142
2006 129 0 129
2005 121 0 121
2004 109 0 109
2003 124 0 124
2002 125 0 125
2001 128 0 128
2000 120 0 120
1999 97 0 97
1998 103 0 103
1997 80 0 80
1996 107 0 107
1995 64 0 64
1994 76 0 76
1993 61 0 61
1992 69 0 69
1991 77 0 77
1990 58 0 58
1989 63 0 63
1988 67 0 67
1987 57 0 57
1986 57 0 57
1985 55 0 55
1984 60 0 60
1983 56 0 56
1982 76 0 76
1981 78 0 78
1980 76 0 76
1979 64 0 64
1978 71 0 71
1977 58 0 58
1976 67 0 67
1975 71 0 71
1974 86 0 86
1973 79 0 79
1972 90 0 90
1971 96 0 96
1970 96 0 96
1969 113 0 113
1968 111 0 111
1967 112 0 112
1966 127 0 127
1965 165 0 165
1964 175 0 175
1963 212 0 212
1962 236 0 236
1961 245 0 245
1960 287 0 287
1959 296 5 291
1958 314 6 308
1957 327 0 327
1956 390 0 390
1955 421 0 421
1954 436 0 436
1953 509 5 504
1952 554 0 554
1951 576 0 576
1950 643 0 643
1949 728 5 723
1948 760 6 754
1947 784 5 779
1946 739 0 739
1945 744 0 744
1944 761 7 754
1943 828 7 821
1942 799 14 785
1941 858 5 853
1940 899 6 893
1939 922 10 912
1938 926 7 919
1937 936 5 931
1936 948 10 938
1935 990 14 976
1934 1,079 12 1,067
1933 1,095 9 1,086
1932 1,068 9 1,059
1931 1,070 13 1,057
1930 1,295 11 1,284
1929 1,270 9 1,261
1928 1,385 10 1,375
1927 1,522 14 1,508
1926 1,615 14 1,601
1925 1,745 7 1,738
1924 1,769 10 1,759
1923 1,708 8 1,700
1922 1,791 11 1,780
1921 1,784 8 1,776
1920 1,884 14 1,870
1919 1,911 15 1,896
1918 2,006 7 1,999
1917 1,872 14 1,858
1916 1,889 0 1,889
1915 1,834 9 1,825
1914 1,686 8 1,678
1913 1,434 0 1,434
1912 1,398 9 1,389
1911 1,143 7 1,136
1910 1,314 0 1,314
1909 1,134 0 1,134
1908 1,143 6 1,137
1907 1,150 8 1,142
1906 1,064 8 1,056
1905 1,205 8 1,197
1904 1,128 5 1,123
1903 1,113 7 1,106
1902 1,169 6 1,163
1901 1,111 5 1,106
1900 1,560 7 1,553
1899 1,097 10 1,087
1898 1,337 9 1,328
1897 1,256 5 1,251
1896 1,320 0 1,320
1895 1,346 8 1,338
1894 1,331 6 1,325
1893 1,326 11 1,315
1892 1,370 7 1,363
1891 1,227 8 1,219
1890 1,371 8 1,363
1889 1,328 0 1,328
1888 1,298 0 1,298
1887 1,141 6 1,135
1886 1,144 5 1,139
1885 1,008 0 1,008
1884 993 0 993
1883 895 0 895
1882 859 0 859
1881 775 0 775
1880 775 6 769

Top States for Hattie (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 81
10%
TN 54
7%
NC 46
6%
MO 37
5%
IL 36
4%
AR 31
4%
IN 31
4%
MN 30
4%
OH 29
4%
GA 29
4%
AL 25
3%
MI 24
3%
PA 23
3%
OK 22
3%
WI 21
3%
UT 20
2%
KS 20
2%
FL 20
2%
CA 18
2%
KY 18
2%
IA 17
2%
VA 16
2%
NE 16
2%
CO 15
2%
ID 13
2%
SC 13
2%
WA 12
1%
SD 11
1%
LA 10
1%
MS 9
1%
ND 9
1%
WV 7
1%
MD 7
1%
NY 7
1%
AZ 6
1%
OR 6
1%
MA 6
1%
NH 6
1%
MT 5
1%