Acquanette
A feminine name meaning "little water", derived from Italian roots.
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Acquanette. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Acquanette today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Acquanette births was 1951 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Acquanette. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Acquanette is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Acquanettes were born before 1967.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Acquanette. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1951
8 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1971 SSA rank
#8,328
Tracked since 1951
Popularity
Acquanette: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Acquanette from the 1950s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 8 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Acquanette remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Acquanette by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Acquanette during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Acquanette
The given name Acquanette is a relatively modern invention, believed to have been derived from a combination of the Italian word "acqua" meaning water, and the French suffix "-ette" which is a diminutive form indicating smallness or endearment. The name likely emerged in the early to mid-20th century, possibly as a fanciful creation inspired by the increasing popularity of aquatic-themed names during that era.
There is little evidence to suggest that Acquanette has any direct historical or cultural roots beyond its linguistic components. It does not appear to have been used in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the 20th century. The name's novelty and lack of documented origins make it difficult to trace its earliest use or significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Acquanette can be found in the birth records of Acquanette Lora, born in 1931 in Los Angeles, California. Another notable bearer of the name was Acquanette Ferguson, a singer and actress from the 1940s who performed with the Earl Hines Orchestra and appeared in several films.
In literature, the name Acquanette was used for a minor character in the 1946 novel "The Razor's Edge" by W. Somerset Maugham. The character, described as a young woman from a wealthy family, played a small role in the book's narrative.
During the mid-20th century, a handful of other individuals named Acquanette gained recognition in various fields. Acquanette Williams was a dancer and choreographer who worked on Broadway productions in the 1950s and 1960s. Acquanette Burrell, born in 1933, was a professional baseball player who competed in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
While not a common name by any means, Acquanette has been given to a small number of individuals throughout the past century, likely chosen for its unique and aquatic-inspired sound rather than any specific historical or cultural significance.
People
Acquanette + last name combinations
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FAQ
Acquanette: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Acquanette?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Acquanette going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Acquanette a common name?
We classify Acquanette as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Acquanette most popular?
The single biggest year for Acquanette was 1951, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Acquanette is about 69 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Acquanette in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Acquanette a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Acquanette in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Acquanette still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Acquanette in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Acquanette can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Acquanette as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Acquanette on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.