A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Annetta since 1880
Babies named Annetta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1941, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Annetta's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 148 |
| 1890s | 206 |
| 1900s | 238 |
| 1910s | 842 |
| 1920s | 1,052 |
| 1930s | 1,180 |
| 1940s | 1,389 |
| 1950s | 1,219 |
| 1960s | 1,265 |
| 1970s | 628 |
| 1980s | 273 |
| 1990s | 135 |
| 2000s | 108 |
| 2010s | 94 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Annetta is a delicate, retro diminutive that peaked in the very first year of Social Security records, 1880, when it was ranked 9,457th. After decades of decline, it has been rising again since 2021, reflecting a revival of vintage, ornate names from the 1880s. Currently, it is given to about 1 in every 160,727 girls in the United States. Its style echoes Italianate feminines like Rosetta and Lucetta, and it wears its frills lightly, making it a fresh choice for parents seeking an offbeat classic.
Annetta is a diminutive of Anne, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning grace or favor. The suffix -etta is an Italian feminine diminutive, giving the name a sense of 'little Anne.' It was most popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Where Annetta is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Annie, Netta, Nettie
Sibling names for Annetta
Names that share Annetta's style, for a brother or sister.
