Holding steady.
Popularity of Brunette since 1910
Babies named Brunette per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Brunette's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 38 |
| 1920s | 54 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Brunette is an exceptionally rare name, first recorded in 1910, that has never entered ranked popularity in the United States. Its peak year of recorded usage was 1910, and its trajectory has remained stable with very few occurrences over the past century. The name likely appeals to parents seeking a direct descriptor of dark hair, drawing on the French word that has been used in English since at least the 19th century. Despite its rarity, Brunette carries a clear, elegant meaning that connects to a physical trait, similar to other color-based names like Blanche or Roscoe.
Brunette is a feminine form of the French word 'brunet,' a diminutive of 'brun' meaning 'brown.' It originally referred to a person with brown hair or complexion. The name has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries, likely inspired by the fashionable French word for a dark-haired girl, but it has never achieved common usage.
Sibling names for Brunette
Names that share Brunette's style, for a brother or sister.
