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Annette
GirlFrench, Hebrew· “grace, favor”
- Meaning
- grace, favor
- Origin
- French, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- uh-NEHT
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,443
- US babies 2025
- 149
- Best rank
- #62 (1960)
- Peak year
- 1960
Meaning and origin of Annette
Annette is a French and Hebrew name that means “grace, favor”.
Annette is a French diminutive of Anne, which comes from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." It spread through English-speaking countries in the twentieth century, and many Americans associate it with Annette Funicello of the Mickey Mouse Club and beach-party films. Annette has a charming, vintage sound and a gentle elegance. It has a French flair while remaining easy to spell and pronounce in English. Annie and Nettie are traditional nicknames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Anette, Annett.
Popularity over time
Annette has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 128 different years. Its best national rank was #62 in 1960, the same year it reached its highest count of 7,136 babies. In 2025, 149 babies were named Annette, and it ranked #1,443 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #220 in 1920, #144 in 1950, #263 in 1980, #745 in 2000, #1,025 in 2010, and #1,443 in 2025. Of the 169,296 US girls named Annette since records began, 31% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1950s come next, with 35,341 babies. Since 2010, 3,014 more have been named Annette.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Valerie, Beth, Anne, Terri, and Becky.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Annette ranked highest in Wisconsin, Colorado, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | #804 | 5 |
| Colorado | #922 | 5 |
| California | #1029 | 26 |
| Illinois | #1127 | 7 |
| Texas | #1158 | 23 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Annette is usually pronounced uh-NEHT, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-te”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Anette and Annett.
Middle names for Annette
A few middle names that flow with Annette: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Annette
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Annette mean?
Annette is a French and Hebrew name that means “grace, favor”.
What is the origin of the name Annette?
Annette has French and Hebrew roots. Annette is a French diminutive of Anne, which comes from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." It spread through English-speaking countries in the twentieth century, and many Americans associate it with Annette Funicello of the Mickey Mouse Club and beach-party films.
Is Annette a popular name?
Not especially. Annette ranked #1,443 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Annette a boy or girl name?
Annette is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Annette?
Annette is usually pronounced uh-NEHT. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings