Will my child share the name Annette with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Annette per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Annette in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Annette becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Annette is rising: up 1,500 places since 2020, to #3,035 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #944 in 1996.

Is Annette a good choice for a distinctive name?

Annette is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Annette a popular baby name in the United States?

Annette does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Annette

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Annette is a distinctive choice, ranked #3035 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Annette in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Annette

Annette has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 81 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #944 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Annette is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Annette in their class.