Annette
From French Annette, diminutive of Anne, from Ἄννα (Ánna), the Ancient Greek New Testament form of the Hebrew female name חַנָּה (ḥannâ, “grace, gracious”) with the…
Every Annette since 1880 — 169,795 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Annette
Annette is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,443 in 2025 with 149 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 169,795 American babies have been named Annette. Its peak came in 1960, when 7,158 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Annette stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Annette year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 149 | #1,443 | — | — |
| 2024 | 176 | #1,308 | — | — |
| 2023 | 164 | #1,373 | — | — |
| 2022 | 171 | #1,363 | — | — |
| 2021 | 171 | #1,317 | — | — |
| 2020 | 177 | #1,265 | — | — |
| 2019 | 212 | #1,139 | — | — |
| 2018 | 194 | #1,214 | — | — |
| 2017 | 197 | #1,219 | — | — |
| 2016 | 202 | #1,218 | — | — |
| 2015 | 177 | #1,337 | — | — |
| 2014 | 184 | #1,292 | — | — |
| 2013 | 181 | #1,293 | — | — |
| 2012 | 213 | #1,153 | — | — |
| 2011 | 202 | #1,189 | — | — |
| 2010 | 244 | #1,025 | — | — |
| 2009 | 232 | #1,102 | — | — |
| 2008 | 257 | #1,020 | — | — |
| 2007 | 321 | #869 | — | — |
| 2006 | 304 | #874 | — | — |
| 2005 | 341 | #774 | — | — |
| 2004 | 389 | #695 | — | — |
| 2003 | 330 | #753 | — | — |
| 2002 | 434 | #596 | — | — |
| 2001 | 352 | #703 | — | — |
| 2000 | 309 | #745 | — | — |
| 1995 | 334 | #646 | — | — |
| 1990 | 469 | #514 | — | — |
| 1985 | 656 | #359 | 6 | #5,818 |
| 1980 | 970 | #263 | 6 | #5,560 |
| 1975 | 1,363 | #187 | 7 | #4,340 |
| 1970 | 2,891 | #128 | 9 | #3,289 |
| 1965 | 5,262 | #71 | 20 | #1,775 |
| 1960 | 7,136 | #62 | 22 | #1,729 |
| 1955 | 2,344 | #156 | 5 | #3,898 |
| 1950 | 2,127 | #144 | 7 | #3,034 |
| 1945 | 1,574 | #149 | 6 | #3,002 |
| 1940 | 2,004 | #126 | 9 | #2,485 |
| 1935 | 1,476 | #142 | 7 | #2,966 |
| 1930 | 781 | #220 | — | — |
| 1925 | 838 | #222 | — | — |
| 1920 | 868 | #220 | — | — |
| 1915 | 660 | #235 | — | — |
| 1910 | 232 | #253 | — | — |
| 1905 | 123 | #302 | — | — |
| 1900 | 113 | #310 | — | — |
| 1895 | 88 | #309 | — | — |
| 1890 | 63 | #317 | — | — |
| 1885 | 49 | #283 | — | — |
| 1880 | 28 | #295 | — | — |
Famous people named Annette
- Annette Bening Actor · b. 1958
- Annette von Droste-Hülshoff Writer · 1797–1848
- Annette Kellermann Writer · 1887–1975
- Annette O'Toole Actor · b. 1952
- Annette Lu Politician · b. 1944
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Annette mean?
From French Annette, diminutive of Anne, from Ἄννα (Ánna), the Ancient Greek New Testament form of the Hebrew female name חַנָּה (ḥannâ, “grace, gracious”) with the French suffix 'ette' meaning cute, adorable or little.
How popular is the name Annette in 2025?
Annette ranked #1,443 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 149 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Annette?
169,795 babies have been named Annette in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Annette most popular?
Annette peaked in 1960, when 7,158 newborns received the name.
Is Annette a boy or girl name?
Annette is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Annette rising or falling?
Annette has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Annette?
Well-known people named Annette include Annette Bening (actor), Annette von Droste-Hülshoff (writer), Annette Kellermann (writer).