Rising since 2009, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Annaelle since 2007
Babies named Annaelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Annaelle is a modern French-influenced name that has been slowly gaining attention in the United States since it first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 2007. As of 2025, it ranks 6,838 nationally, with about 1 in 100,454 girls receiving the name, indicating its rarity. Its popularity peaked in 2020, and it has been on a rising trajectory since 2009. The name is most common in Florida, reflecting its appeal in areas with strong French cultural ties. Annaelle fits a contemporary trend of creating melodic feminine names by attaching the suffix -elle to classic roots, appealing to parents seeking a name that sounds both elegant and distinctive without being too unfamiliar.
Annaelle appears to be a modern French elaboration of Anna, combining the biblical name Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor') with the feminine suffix -elle. The name follows a pattern of contemporary coinages that blend traditional roots with fashionable endings. Its use in the United States is recent, first appearing in records in 2007, and it remains relatively uncommon.
Where Annaelle is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Annaelle” around the world
Where Annaelle lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
45
babies in 2024
Quebec
14
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anna, Elle, Nell
Variants: Anaëlle
Sibling names for Annaelle
Names that share Annaelle's style, for a brother or sister.
