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Hattie
GirlEnglish, Germanic· “home ruler; pet form of Harriet”
- Meaning
- home ruler; pet form of Harriet
- Origin
- English, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- HAT-ee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #334
- US babies 2025
- 923
- Best rank
- #27 (1880)
- Peak year
- 1918
Meaning and origin of Hattie
Hattie is an English and Germanic name that means “home ruler; pet form of Harriet”.
Hattie is a pet form of Harriet, the English feminine of Harry, itself a medieval form of Henry. Henry comes from the Germanic Heimirich, meaning home ruler, from heim, home, and ric, ruler. Hattie was widely used in the United States in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. The actress Hattie McDaniel, the first Black performer to win an Academy Award, is a well-known bearer. The name has returned as a cheerful vintage favorite. It can stand alone or pair with Harriet as the formal version.
Popularity over time
Hattie 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 104 different years. Its best national rank was #27 in 1880, and the most babies received it in 1918, when 1,999 were named Hattie. In 2025, 923 babies were named Hattie, and it ranked #334 nationally. That is 40% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #132 in 1920, #306 in 1950, #1,545 in 1980, #1,522 in 2000, #1,439 in 2010, and #334 in 2025. Of the 105,197 US girls named Hattie since records began, 16% were born in the 1910s, its biggest decade. The 1920s come next, with 16,368 babies. Since 2010, 9,792 more have been named Hattie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Fannie, Alberta, Ada, Verna, and Mamie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Hattie ranked highest in North Dakota, Arkansas, and Nebraska.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | #27 | 20 |
| Arkansas | #98 | 28 |
| Nebraska | #98 | 21 |
| Kentucky | #103 | 41 |
| South Dakota | #106 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Hattie is usually pronounced HAT-ee, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with H and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Hattie
A few middle names that flow with Hattie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Hattie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hattie mean?
Hattie is an English and Germanic name that means “home ruler; pet form of Harriet”.
What is the origin of the name Hattie?
Hattie has English and Germanic roots. Hattie is a pet form of Harriet, the English feminine of Harry, itself a medieval form of Henry.
Is Hattie a popular name?
Yes. Hattie ranked #334 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Hattie a boy or girl name?
Hattie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Hattie?
Hattie is usually pronounced HAT-ee. 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