Annette

Annette is a girl's name of German origin meaning “grace, gracious.” In 2024 it was given to 176 girls in the United States.

Annette at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
German · French · Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“grace, gracious”
Pronunciation
/əˈnɛt/

About the name Annette

Annette belongs to the German and French tradition. Its meaning — “grace, gracious” — is the sense carried by its German roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Annette first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #62 in 1960, and in 2024 176 babies received the name — 169,146 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Annette in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#62 in 1960
Peak year
1960
Babies named Annette in 2024
176
Total since 1880
169,146

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Annette mean?

Annette means “grace, gracious” in its German roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Annette a boy or girl name?

Annette is a girl name. In 2024, 176 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Annette?

Annette comes from the German, French and Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Annette?

Annette first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #62 in 1960, and 176 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Annette?

Annette is pronounced /əˈnɛt/ (IPA).

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