Nanette

Nanette 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 2007.

Nanette at a glance

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

About the name Nanette

Nanette 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, Nanette first appears in Social Security records in 1892. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #319 in 1956, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 16,888 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nanette in US records

First recorded (US)
1892
Best US rank
#319 in 1956
Peak year
1957
Total since 1880
16,888

Nanette in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2683 in 1996
Babies named Nanette in 2007
4
Total since 1996
17

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nanette mean?

The meaning of Nanette 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 Nanette a boy or girl name?

Nanette is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2007.

What origin is the name Nanette?

Nanette comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nanette?

Nanette first appears in US records in 1892. Its best-ever ranking was #319 in 1956, 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].