Nannette Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnan-ET / næˈnɛtFrench; English
Meaning
French: Grace; English: Diminutive of Anne
Historical & Cultural Background
Nannette is a diminutive form of the name Anne, which has roots in Hebrew meaning 'grace'. It gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in French-speaking regions. The name reflects a trend of using diminutives as endearing forms of names during that period.
Trend Summary
Nannette experienced moderate popularity in the mid-20th century but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nanette
- Nana
International Variants
- Nanette (French)
- Nannette (German)
Famous people named Nannette
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nannette was first seen in the United States in 1889. Nannette has ranked as high as #837 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Nannette has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nannette (1984)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 26 |
| 1919 | 19 |
| 1920 | 22 |
| 1921 | 16 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 23 |
| 1924 | 24 |
| 1925 | 37 |
| 1926 | 52 |
| 1927 | 54 |
| 1928 | 33 |
| 1929 | 53 |
| 1930 | 64 |
| 1931 | 54 |
| 1932 | 43 |
| 1933 | 55 |
| 1934 | 60 |
| 1935 | 46 |
| 1936 | 45 |
| 1937 | 59 |
| 1938 | 50 |
| 1939 | 41 |
| 1940 | 60 |
| 1941 | 74 |
| 1942 | 66 |
| 1943 | 43 |
| 1944 | 61 |
| 1945 | 53 |
| 1946 | 71 |
| 1947 | 101 |
| 1948 | 86 |
| 1949 | 113 |
| 1950 | 123 |
| 1951 | 162 |
| 1952 | 135 |
| 1953 | 137 |
| 1954 | 111 |
| 1955 | 155 |
| 1956 | 181 |
| 1957 | 199 |
| 1958 | 180 |
| 1959 | 178 |
| 1960 | 186 |
| 1961 | 240 |
| 1962 | 232 |
| 1963 | 323 |
| 1964 | 291 |
| 1965 | 188 |
| 1966 | 170 |
| 1967 | 152 |
| 1968 | 140 |
| 1969 | 112 |
| 1970 | 119 |
| 1971 | 112 |
| 1972 | 115 |
| 1973 | 68 |
| 1974 | 55 |
| 1975 | 54 |
| 1976 | 54 |
| 1977 | 47 |
| 1978 | 29 |
| 1979 | 30 |
| 1980 | 25 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 |