Anette

Anette is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 19 girls in the United States.

Anette at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Anette

Anette belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Anette first appears in Social Security records in 1911. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1407 in 1965, and in 2024 19 babies received the name — 2,716 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Anette in US records

First recorded (US)
1911
Best US rank
#1407 in 1965
Peak year
2003
Babies named Anette in 2024
19
Total since 1880
2,716

Anette in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#4764 in 2011
Babies named Anette in 2016
3
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anette mean?

The meaning of Anette is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Anette a boy or girl name?

Anette is a girl name. In 2024, 19 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Anette?

Anette comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Anette?

Anette first appears in US records in 1911. Its best-ever ranking was #1407 in 1965, and 19 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].