Hattie

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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

#334 for girls

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #314, likely #237 to #391

↗Rising fast

Popularity over time

188019502020
Recent years · births per year

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

Common nicknames: Hat, Hats, Attie
  • •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

Famous People

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Hattie McDaniel

Actress, first African American to win an Oscar

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Hattie Carnegie

Fashion designer and entrepreneur

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Hattie Jacques

British comedy actress

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Hattie Morahan

British actress

Statistics

105,197

Total births since 1880

1918

Peak year

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