Hattie
Hattie is a vintage name of English origin, originally a diminutive of Harriet, which derives from the French Henriette meaning 'estate ruler' or 'home ruler'. This charming nickname-turned-given-name has roots in both Germanic and English naming traditions.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 979. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 255
- 2012: 398
- 2013: 510
- 2014: 502
- 2015: 657
- 2016: 620
- 2017: 654
- 2018: 628
- 2019: 691
- 2020: 725
- 2021: 684
- 2022: 763
- 2023: 804
- 2024: 820
- 2025: 923
- 2026 (projected): 979
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Works well as both a full name and nickname for Harriet
- •Has a sweet, old-fashioned charm that feels fresh again
- •Strong historical significance through notable bearers
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Famous People
Hattie McDaniel
Actress, first African American to win an Oscar
Hattie Carnegie
Fashion designer and entrepreneur
Hattie Jacques
British comedy actress
Hattie Morahan
British actress
Statistics
105,197
Total births since 1880
1918
Peak year
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