Annetta
A feminine diminutive of Anne, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah.
Name Census estimates that about 3,935 living Americans carry the first name Annetta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Annetta today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Annetta births was 1941 (183 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Annetta. 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.
People living today
3.9K
~ 1 in 87,104 Americans
Peak year
1941
183 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,446
Tracked since 1880
Popularity
Annetta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Annetta from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 1,389 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Annetta 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 Annetta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Annettas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 29 states and territories. Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Ohio recorded the most babies named Annetta, while Colorado, Nebraska, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 152 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Annetta
The name Annetta has its origins in the Latin language. It is a feminine form of the name Annetus, which is derived from the Latin word "annus", meaning "year". The name was likely first used in ancient Rome, where it may have been given to children born around the new year or during a significant year in their family's history.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Annetta may have been adopted by some families as a way to honor Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary. However, there is no direct historical evidence linking the name to this religious figure.
The earliest recorded use of the name Annetta dates back to the 12th century in Italy. It was particularly popular in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it was often spelled as "Annetta" or "Anetta".
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Annetta was Annetta di Tolomei, an Italian noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She is known for her involvement in the feuds between the Guelph and Ghibelline factions in Siena.
In the 16th century, Annetta Briante was a renowned Italian poet and scholar who was celebrated for her literary works and intellectual contributions.
During the Renaissance period, the name Annetta was also found in England. Annetta Petters, born in 1555, was an English courtier and lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I.
In the 17th century, Annetta Costantini was an Italian painter and engraver who was active in Rome. She is known for her religious artworks and portraits.
In the 19th century, Annetta Halliday was a Scottish writer and poet who published several works, including "The Cottage Muse" and "Poems and Translations".
Throughout history, the name Annetta has maintained a presence across various cultures and regions, albeit with varying levels of popularity. It has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the enduring appeal of this name rooted in ancient Latin origins.
People
Annetta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Annetta as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Annetta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Annetta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3,935 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Annetta 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 87,104 US residents.
Is Annetta a common name?
We classify Annetta as "Rare". It ranks above 96% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8,804 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Annetta most popular?
The single biggest year for Annetta was 1941, when 183 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Annetta is about 63 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Annetta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Annetta 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.
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.