Holding steady.
Popularity of Manette since 1913
Babies named Manette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 34 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 110 |
| 1960s | 83 |
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Manette is a rare French diminutive that saw modest use in the United States primarily in the middle of the 20th century. Its first recorded use was in 1913, and it reached its peak popularity in 1958, though even then it was never common. The name has remained stable but very rare since the 1950s. It does not appear in the top states data, reinforcing its status as a niche choice. Manette is most familiar as the surname of Dr. Alexandre Manette in Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities', though the name has been used as a given name independently. Its exact meaning is debated, likely derived from Marie or as a feminine form of Manet. Because it never reached a rank in national data, it remains a distinctive and uncommon pick.
Manette is a French diminutive, possibly from Marie (Mary) or a feminine form of Manet, a surname derived from the given name Manasseh. It is best known as the surname of the character Dr. Manette in Charles Dickens' novel 'A Tale of Two Cities' (1859). The name saw limited use in the United States in the early to mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Manny, Nette
Sibling names for Manette
Names that share Manette's style, for a brother or sister.
