Babette

Babette 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 England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 2011.

Babette at a glance

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

About the name Babette

Babette 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, Babette first appears in Social Security records in 1891. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #786 in 1961, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 3,277 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Babette in US records

First recorded (US)
1891
Best US rank
#786 in 1961
Peak year
1961
Total since 1880
3,277

Babette in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#4764 in 2011
Babies named Babette in 2011
4
Total since 1996
4

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Babette mean?

The meaning of Babette 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 Babette a boy or girl name?

Babette is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2011.

What origin is the name Babette?

Babette comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Babette?

Babette first appears in US records in 1891. Its best-ever ranking was #786 in 1961, and 0 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].