Annetta Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-NET-ah / æˈnɛtəItalian; Latin
Meaning
Italian: Grace; Latin: Favor
Historical & Cultural Background
Annetta is a diminutive form of Anna, which has roots in Hebrew and Latin. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italy, where it is often associated with grace and favor. It has seen varying levels of popularity over the centuries, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Trend Summary
Annetta has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Anita
- Anna
International Variants
- Anita (Spanish)
- Anneliese (German)
- Ana (Portuguese)
Famous people named Annetta
Annetta McGowan was a notable American artist known for her contributions to the local art scene.
Annetta K. was a prominent figure in the early 20th-century women's rights movement.
Fictional characters named Annetta
Annetta is a character in the novel 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett, known for her kindness.
Annetta appears in the animated series 'The Fairly OddParents' as a fairy with magical abilities.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Annetta was first seen in the United States in 1880. Annetta has ranked as high as #709 nationally, which occurred in 1941, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Annetta has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Annetta (1988)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
PA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 18 |
1881 | 11 |
1882 | 11 |
1883 | 13 |
1884 | 9 |
1885 | 20 |
1886 | 13 |
1887 | 12 |
1888 | 20 |
1889 | 21 |
1890 | 11 |
1891 | 10 |
1892 | 20 |
1893 | 18 |
1894 | 20 |
1895 | 26 |
1896 | 24 |
1897 | 29 |
1898 | 28 |
1899 | 20 |
1900 | 21 |
1901 | 26 |
1902 | 26 |
1903 | 25 |
1904 | 29 |
1905 | 21 |
1906 | 21 |
1907 | 19 |
1908 | 26 |
1909 | 24 |
1910 | 29 |
1911 | 40 |
1912 | 66 |
1913 | 56 |
1914 | 55 |
1915 | 103 |
1916 | 121 |
1917 | 123 |
1918 | 131 |
1919 | 118 |
1920 | 93 |
1921 | 144 |
1922 | 104 |
1923 | 123 |
1924 | 112 |
1925 | 123 |
1926 | 107 |
1927 | 89 |
1928 | 82 |
1929 | 75 |
1930 | 87 |
1931 | 84 |
1932 | 79 |
1933 | 82 |
1934 | 87 |
1935 | 120 |
1936 | 151 |
1937 | 173 |
1938 | 166 |
1939 | 151 |
1940 | 165 |
1941 | 183 |
1942 | 153 |
1943 | 126 |
1944 | 126 |
1945 | 119 |
1946 | 136 |
1947 | 138 |
1948 | 105 |
1949 | 138 |
1950 | 110 |
1951 | 117 |
1952 | 95 |
1953 | 113 |
1954 | 120 |
1955 | 110 |
1956 | 122 |
1957 | 130 |
1958 | 160 |
1959 | 142 |
1960 | 164 |
1961 | 141 |
1962 | 144 |
1963 | 149 |
1964 | 140 |
1965 | 115 |
1966 | 122 |
1967 | 99 |
1968 | 99 |
1969 | 92 |
1970 | 101 |
1971 | 86 |
1972 | 76 |
1973 | 56 |
1974 | 77 |
1975 | 51 |
1976 | 56 |
1977 | 51 |
1978 | 33 |
1979 | 41 |
1980 | 44 |
1981 | 32 |
1982 | 33 |
1983 | 34 |
1984 | 27 |
1985 | 22 |
1986 | 22 |
1987 | 25 |
1988 | 23 |
1989 | 11 |
1990 | 15 |
1991 | 14 |
1992 | 11 |
1993 | 20 |
1994 | 17 |
1995 | 9 |
1996 | 10 |
1997 | 14 |
1998 | 15 |
1999 | 10 |
2000 | 6 |
2001 | 14 |
2002 | 16 |
2003 | 10 |
2004 | 8 |
2005 | 7 |
2006 | 18 |
2007 | 12 |
2008 | 12 |
2009 | 5 |
2010 | 7 |
2011 | 10 |
2012 | 11 |
2013 | 17 |
2014 | 6 |
2015 | 5 |
2016 | 11 |
2017 | 7 |
2018 | 8 |
2019 | 12 |
2020 | 8 |
2022 | 5 |
2023 | 9 |
2024 | 5 |