Total births
569
Girls' name · since 1902
Anetta
Since 1902, U.S. Social Security records show 569 babies named Anetta, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 569
- total births
- 1902–2018
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
569 girls have been named Anetta since 1902, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Anetta recorded 569 times among girls since 1902, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1902 to 2018.
- 569 total births
- 1902–2018 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
569 girls have been named Anetta since 1902, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2018.
- 569
- total births
- 1902–2018
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Anetta was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
18 babies were named Anetta in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Anetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Anetta's full recorded timeline at 1947, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1902, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1962 peak of 18 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Anetta at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1902
Anetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1902–2018
- Peak year (1962)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 117 years of records
Anetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Anetta's strongest decade.
104 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Anetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
42 births
- 1920s
1920s
68 births
- 1930s
1930s
84 births
- 1940s
1940s
93 births
- 1950s
1950s
90 births
- 1960s
1960s
104 births
- 1970s
1970s
49 births
- 1980s 24
1980s
24 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 104 births (18% of all-time use).
How Anetta compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Anetta's total volume
Anetta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anetta? ▼
Since 1902, Social Security records show 569 babies named Anetta. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1962, with 18 births.
When was Anetta most popular? ▼
Anetta was most popular in the 1960s decade with 104 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
How long has the name Anetta been used? ▼
Records for Anetta go back to 1902, giving 117 years of history through 2018.
What names are similar to Anetta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anessa, Anette, Anel, Anela, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Anetta's data
- Anetta's decade-level peak was the 1960s (104 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Anetta
Nearby Names Like Anetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anetta
Anessa Girl
#3994 2,876 births
Anette Girl
#6188 2,728 births
Anel Girl
#11325 1,877 births
Anela Girl
#3026 1,793 births
Aneesa Girl
#5656 1,582 births
Compare Anetta side by side: Anetta vs Anessa Anetta vs Anette Anetta vs Anel
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1902–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Anetta: Baby Name Since 1902 - 569 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anetta. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Anetta draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.