Annette Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationuh-NET / əˈnɛtFrench; Latin
Meaning
French: 'grace'; Latin: 'favor'
Historical & Cultural Background
Annette is a diminutive form of Anne, which has roots in Hebrew and means 'grace'. It gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in French-speaking countries. The name has been used in various cultures and has seen variations in spelling and pronunciation. Annette has also been associated with notable figures in literature and film.
Trend Summary
Annette has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Annet
- Annie
International Variants
- Anita (Spanish)
- Anneliese (German)
- Annika (Swedish)
Famous people named Annette
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Fictional characters named Annette
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Annette was first seen in the United States in 1916. Annette has ranked as high as #1103 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in California. 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 (1966)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1937 | 20 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 19 |
| 1960 | 22 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1962 | 17 |
| 1963 | 17 |
| 1964 | 25 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |