Annet is a female given name of French origin. It is derived from the name Anne, which is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Hannah. In the Bible, Hannah is the mother of the prophet Samuel and her name means "grace" in Hebrew.
The name Annet is thought to be a variant or diminutive form of Anne. It has been used in France for centuries but was not particularly popular until the 20th century when it began to gain traction as a given name for girls.
One famous person with the name Annet is French actress Annet Malherbe, who was active in the mid-20th century and known for her roles in both theater and film. However, outside of France, the name Annet is relatively uncommon and may be considered unique or distinctive.
Overall, Annet is a name with a rich history and elegant sound that continues to appeal to parents looking for a less common but still meaningful name for their daughters.
Based on the provided statistics, the name Annet has seen a varied history of popularity in the United States over the past seven decades. The name first appeared in the top 1000 names for babies born in the U.S. in 1954, with five births recorded that year.
In the following years, the popularity of the name Annet fluctuated, with no clear trend of increase or decrease. Between 1957 and 2011, there were periods where the number of births with this name was relatively stable (seven births in both 1957 and 1960), as well as periods of decline (five births in both 1967 and 1984) and periods of notable increase (eleven births in 1997).
However, starting from the year 2001, there was a significant rise in the popularity of the name Annet. That year, there were thirteen births recorded, which marked a substantial increase compared to the previous years. This trend continued over the next three years, with seventeen births each in both 2003 and 2004.
Despite this surge in popularity, the number of births with the name Annet began to decline again around the year 2010. The most recent data available shows that there were five births in both 2018 and 2020, indicating a continued decrease in its popularity over time.
In total, over these seventy-seven years (from 1954 to 2020), the name Annet has been given to a cumulative total of 240 babies born in the United States. While it is not among the most popular names during this period, it does have a consistent presence in the naming landscape of the country.