Anette
A girl's name of French origin with 2,716 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a female given name, variant of Annette
Anette is a girl's baby name of French and Scandinavian origin, a variant of Annette — itself a French diminutive of Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace.' This spelling is used particularly in Scandinavia, where it has been a popular feminine name for generations.
Anette has the quiet elegance of French and Nordic naming traditions — understated, refined, and unfussy. Its over 2,700 recorded American births show it has found genuine favor among families who appreciate classic European names.
EtymologyShow more
Anette is cataloged under the French naming tradition. French names blend Latin roots with Norman, Frankish, and Gallic influences, often lending an air of elegance and formality.
In the U.S., Anette has been recorded as a girl's name since 1911, with 2,716 total births. Browse the French names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Anette was #1944 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6167, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 101 | #6228 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 287 | #5053 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 782 | #2398 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 210 | #4847 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 193 | #4229 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 262 | #2922 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 491 | #1649 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 212 | #2779 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 80 | #3598 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 38 | #3365 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 18 | #4519 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 42 | #3165 | — |
The Story of Anette
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2003, Anette is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Anette are most likely born between 1993 and 2013.
How rare is Anette?
Only about 1 in every 189,474 babies born in 2024 was named Anette — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1911, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 782 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Anette by the numbers
- Would fill 57 school buses
- Meeting one Anette per day would take 7.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(98 years, 1911–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 | #6167 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4463 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6736 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5762 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8012 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5816 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6543 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5678 |
| 2016 | 35 | #4165 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6748 |
| 2014 | 30 | #4668 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4906 |
| 2012 | 31 | #4609 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3922 |
| 2010 | 46 | #3473 |
| 2009 | 51 | #3256 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2928 |
| 2007 | 69 | #2648 |
| 2006 | 79 | #2377 |
| 2005 | 90 | #2074 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1911–2024