Hettie

Hettie: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhΙ›ti/

Meaning and origin of Hettie

  • A variant spelling of Hetty, diminutive of the female given names Henrietta, Esther and Hester.

How popular is Hettie?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#172peak rank (1884)
7,294babies since 1880

Since 1880, 7,294 girls in the U.S. have been named Hettie. Its highest rank for girls was #172 in 1884. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

18801920196020002025170 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Hettie FAQ

What does the name Hettie mean?

A variant spelling of Hetty, diminutive of the female given names Henrietta, Esther and Hester.

How popular is the name Hettie?

Since 1880, 7,294 girls in the U.S. have been named Hettie. Its highest rank for girls was #172 in 1884. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Hettie a boy or girl name?

Hettie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 7,294 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.