Declining since 2022, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Annelle since 1914
Babies named Annelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 72 |
| 1920s | 164 |
| 1930s | 170 |
| 1940s | 215 |
| 1950s | 160 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Annelle is a decorative elaboration of Ann, part of a trend for French-suffixed feminine names in the early 20th century. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1914 and saw its greatest use in the 1940s, particularly in 1949, its peak year. Since 2022, its usage has been declining, and in 2025 it ranked 11,932 with a frequency of about 1 in 229,610 births. Annelle was never widespread enough to appear in any state's top name lists, making it a rare choice.
Annelle is a modern English elaboration of the classic name Ann, formed by adding the popular French-derived suffix '-elle'. It emerged in the early 20th century as a more ornate variation of Anna, which itself derives from the Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. The name saw modest use in the United States, particularly in the 1940s, often given as a middle name or double name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ann, Annie, Nel, Nellie
Sibling names for Annelle
Names that share Annelle's style, for a brother or sister.
