Mette Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMET-uh / ˈmɛtəScandinavian; Dutch
Meaning
Lady; ruler
Historical & Cultural Background
Mette is a name commonly found in Scandinavian countries, particularly in Denmark and Norway. It is often considered a diminutive of names like Margrethe or Mathilde. The name has been used in various forms throughout history and remains popular in modern times.
Trend Summary
Mette has seen moderate popularity in Scandinavian countries but remains less common in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Meta
- Metta
International Variants
- Mette (Danish)
- Mette (Norwegian)
- Mette (Dutch)
Famous people named Mette
Mette Lindberg is a Danish singer and songwriter, recognized as the lead vocalist of the band The Asteroids Galaxy Tour.
Fictional characters named Mette
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mette was first seen in the United States in 1959. Mette has ranked as high as #1345 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Mette has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mette
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |