Hattie: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

Fact: Hattie Wyatt Caraway was the first woman elected to serve a full term as a United States Senator. She represented Arkansas and was known for her work in promoting women’s rights and social welfare

Hattie Overview

Meaning

Home, estate ruler

Gender

Girl

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the name Harriet

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈhæti/

Popularity

Hattie is cherished in various countries, especially in the United States and the United Kingdom. In the USA, Hattie ranked 383rd in popularity for girls in 2023

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

6 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Vintage, Cool, Classic

Associated Traits

Warm, nostalgic, charming, vintage

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Carries historical and cultural significance due to associations with notable figures like Harriet Tubman and Hattie McDaniel.

Name Day

January 25th (France)

Hattie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Harriet, Henrietta, Heather, Harriett, Hettie

Common Nicknames

Hattie Mae, Hatty, Hatti, Hattie Lou, Hattie Belle

Diminutives

Hat, Tia, Titi, Hatz

Famous People

Hattie McDaniel
(American Actress)
Hattie Caraway
(American Politician)
Hattie Morahan
(English Actress)
Hattie Jacques
(British Actress)
Hattie Winston
(American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

Hattie Jacques
("Carry On," Film Series)
Hattie Durham
("Left Behind," Novel Series)
Hattie McDaniel
("Gone with the Wind," Film)
"Hattie"
(TV Movie)
Hattie Shaw
("Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw," Film)

Places

Hattie Street Bridge
(Wisconsin, USA)
Hattie Cove Campground
(Ontario, Canada)
Lake Hattie
(Minnesota, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Hattie?

Hattie means “ruler of the home,” suggesting a strong, nurturing personality. People named Hattie are often depicted as warm, caring, and dependable.

What Is the Origin of The Name Hattie?

Hattie is a diminutive of Harriet, which itself comes from the French name Henriette, meaning “ruler of the home.” It has English roots and was popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Hattie Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Hattie in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#4602021	#4112022	#3832023
Top 3 Rankings	#271880	#281881	#281883

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Hattie

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	383 (+28 from 2022)	801 (+38 from 2022)	0.04579
2022	411 (+49 from 2021)	763 (+80 from 2021)	0.04255
2021	460 (-38 from 2020)	683 (-41 from 2020)	0.03812
2020	422 (+29 from 2019)	724 (+33 from 2019)	0.04096
2019	451 (+44 from 2018)	691 (+63 from 2018)	0.03766
2018	495 (-18 from 2017)	628 (-26 from 2017)	0.03377
2017	477 (+27 from 2016)	654 (+34 from 2016)	0.03462
2016	504 (-16 from 2015)	620 (-36 from 2015)	0.03203
2015	488 (+102 from 2014)	656 (+155 from 2014)	0.03363
2014	590 (-22 from 2013)	501 (-9 from 2013)	0.02561
2013	568 (+138 from 2012)	510 (+112 from 2012)	0.02646
2012	706 (+288 from 2011)	398 (+143 from 2011)	0.02052
2011	994 (+444 from 2010)	255 (+97 from 2010)	0.01316
2010	1438 (+331 from 2009)	158 (+35 from 2009)	0.00806
2009	1769 (-238 from 2008)	123 (-28 from 2008)	0.00607
2008	1531 (+57 from 2007)	151 (+9 from 2007)	0.00725
2007	1588 (+50 from 2006)	142 (+13 from 2006)	0.00671
2006	1638 (+7 from 2005)	129 (+8 from 2005)	0.00617
2005	1645 (+111 from 2004)	121 (+12 from 2004)	0.00596
2004	1756 (-204 from 2003)	109 (-15 from 2003)	0.00540
2003	1552 (-44 from 2002)	124 (-1 from 2002)	0.00618
2002	1508 (-40 from 2001)	125 (-3 from 2001)	0.00633
2001	1468 (+50 from 2000)	128 (+8 from 2000)	0.00646
2000	1518 (+170 from 1999)	120 (+23 from 1999)	0.00601
1999	1688 (-101 from 1998)	97 (-6 from 1998)	0.00498
1998	1587 (+258 from 1997)	103 (+23 from 1997)	0.00531
1997	1845 (-342 from 1996)	80 (-27 from 1996)	0.00419
1996	1503 (+598 from 1995)	107 (+43 from 1995)	0.00558
1995	2101 (-241 from 1994)	64 (-12 from 1994)	0.00333
1994	1860 (+316 from 1993)	76 (+15 from 1993)	0.00390
1993	2176 (-188 from 1992)	61 (-8 from 1992)	0.00309
1992	1988 (-156 from 1991)	69 (-8 from 1991)	0.00344
1991	1832 (+368 from 1990)	77 (+19 from 1990)	0.00379
1990	2200 (-202 from 1989)	58 (-5 from 1989)	0.00282
1989	1998 (-159 from 1988)	63 (-4 from 1988)	0.00316
1988	1839 (+123 from 1987)	67 (+10 from 1987)	0.00348
1987	1962 (-30 from 1986)	57 No change from 1986	0.00304
1986	1932 (+44 from 1985)	57 (+2 from 1985)	0.00309
1985	1976 (-188 from 1984)	55 (-5 from 1984)	0.00298
1984	1788 (+70 from 1983)	60 (+4 from 1983)	0.00333
1983	1858 (-307 from 1982)	56 (-20 from 1982)	0.00313
1982	1551 (-22 from 1981)	76 (-2 from 1981)	0.00419
1981	1529 (+14 from 1980)	78 (+2 from 1980)	0.00436
1980	1543 (+169 from 1979)	76 (+12 from 1979)	0.00427
1979	1712 (-165 from 1978)	64 (-7 from 1978)	0.00371
1978	1547 (+215 from 1977)	71 (+13 from 1977)	0.00432
1977	1762 (-239 from 1976)	58 (-9 from 1976)	0.00353
1976	1523 (-76 from 1975)	67 (-4 from 1975)	0.00426
1975	1447 (-187 from 1974)	71 (-15 from 1974)	0.00455
1974	1260 (+33 from 1973)	86 (+7 from 1973)	0.00549
1973	1293 (-102 from 1972)	79 (-11 from 1972)	0.00508
1972	1191 (-4 from 1971)	90 (-6 from 1971)	0.00558
1971	1187 (+4 from 1970)	96 No change from 1970	0.00548
1970	1191 (-166 from 1969)	96 (-17 from 1969)	0.00524
1969	1025 (-34 from 1968)	113 (+2 from 1968)	0.00641
1968	991 (-24 from 1967)	111 (-1 from 1967)	0.00649
1967	967 (-77 from 1966)	112 (-15 from 1966)	0.00652
1966	890 (-119 from 1965)	127 (-38 from 1965)	0.00723
1965	771 (+9 from 1964)	165 (-10 from 1964)	0.00903
1964	780 (-85 from 1963)	175 (-37 from 1963)	0.00894
1963	695 (-34 from 1962)	212 (-24 from 1962)	0.01066
1962	661 (-7 from 1961)	236 (-9 from 1961)	0.01164
1961	654 (-71 from 1960)	245 (-42 from 1960)	0.01180
1960	583 (-5 from 1959)	287 (-3 from 1959)	0.01380
1959	578 (-22 from 1958)	290 (-19 from 1958)	0.01395
1958	556 (-27 from 1957)	309 (-18 from 1957)	0.01496
1957	529 (-55 from 1956)	327 (-63 from 1956)	0.01559
1956	474 (-43 from 1955)	390 (-31 from 1955)	0.01894
1955	431 (-16 from 1954)	421 (-15 from 1954)	0.02100
1954	415 (-34 from 1953)	436 (-68 from 1953)	0.02190
1953	381 (-32 from 1952)	504 (-50 from 1952)	0.02612
1952	349 (-19 from 1951)	554 (-22 from 1951)	0.02913
1951	330 (-24 from 1950)	576 (-67 from 1950)	0.03118
1950	306 (-19 from 1949)	643 (-80 from 1949)	0.03656
1949	287 (-9 from 1948)	723 (-31 from 1948)	0.04118
1948	278 (-3 from 1947)	754 (-25 from 1947)	0.04327
1947	275 (-9 from 1946)	779 (+40 from 1946)	0.04285
1946	266 (-20 from 1945)	739 (-6 from 1945)	0.04582
1945	246 (-7 from 1944)	745 (-8 from 1944)	0.05534
1944	239 (-3 from 1943)	753 (-68 from 1943)	0.05510
1943	236 (+6 from 1942)	821 (+36 from 1942)	0.05720
1942	242 (-34 from 1941)	785 (-68 from 1941)	0.05646
1941	208 (-10 from 1940)	853 (-40 from 1940)	0.06846
1940	198 (-3 from 1939)	893 (-19 from 1939)	0.07559
1939	195 (+3 from 1938)	912 (-7 from 1938)	0.08042
1938	198 (-5 from 1937)	919 (-12 from 1937)	0.08051
1937	193 (-1 from 1936)	931 (-7 from 1936)	0.08449
1936	192 (-10 from 1935)	938 (-38 from 1935)	0.08705
1935	182 (-7 from 1934)	976 (-91 from 1934)	0.08981
1934	175 (-8 from 1933)	1067 (-19 from 1933)	0.09858
1933	167 (+11 from 1932)	1086 (+26 from 1932)	0.10382
1932	178 (-3 from 1931)	1060 (+4 from 1931)	0.09582
1931	175 (-15 from 1930)	1056 (-228 from 1930)	0.09568
1930	160 (+4 from 1929)	1284 (+23 from 1929)	0.11008
1929	164 (-5 from 1928)	1261 (-114 from 1928)	0.10894
1928	159 (-3 from 1927)	1375 (-133 from 1927)	0.11501
1927	156 (-5 from 1926)	1508 (-93 from 1926)	0.12196
1926	151 (-3 from 1925)	1601 (-137 from 1925)	0.13014
1925	148 (+1 from 1924)	1738 (-21 from 1924)	0.13760
1924	149 (-2 from 1923)	1759 (+59 from 1923)	0.13576
1923	147 (-8 from 1922)	1700 (-80 from 1922)	0.13573
1922	139 (+5 from 1921)	1780 (+4 from 1921)	0.14268
1921	144 (-12 from 1920)	1776 (-94 from 1920)	0.13878
1920	132 (-7 from 1919)	1870 (-26 from 1919)	0.15032
1919	125 (-4 from 1918)	1896 (-103 from 1918)	0.16141
1918	121 (-3 from 1917)	1999 (+141 from 1917)	0.16626
1917	118 (-3 from 1916)	1858 (-31 from 1916)	0.16535
1916	115 (-2 from 1915)	1889 (+64 from 1915)	0.17399
1915	113 (-16 from 1914)	1825 (+147 from 1914)	0.17825
1914	97 (-1 from 1913)	1678 (+244 from 1913)	0.21064
1913	96 (-6 from 1912)	1434 (+45 from 1912)	0.21896
1912	90 (-4 from 1911)	1389 (+253 from 1911)	0.23674
1911	86 (-13 from 1910)	1136 (-178 from 1910)	0.25712
1910	73 (+2 from 1909)	1314 (+180 from 1909)	0.31321
1909	75 (-4 from 1908)	1134 (-3 from 1908)	0.30807
1908	71 No change from 1907	1137 (-5 from 1907)	0.32071
1907	71 No change from 1906	1142 (+86 from 1906)	0.33844
1906	71 (-9 from 1905)	1056 (-141 from 1905)	0.33691
1905	62 (+2 from 1904)	1197 (+74 from 1904)	0.38630
1904	64 (-4 from 1903)	1123 (+17 from 1903)	0.38402
1903	60 (-3 from 1902)	1106 (-57 from 1902)	0.39756
1902	57 (-1 from 1901)	1163 (+57 from 1901)	0.41487
1901	56 (-6 from 1900)	1106 (-447 from 1900)	0.43504
1900	50 (+3 from 1899)	1553 (+466 from 1899)	0.48877
1899	53 (-5 from 1898)	1087 (-241 from 1898)	0.43921
1898	48 No change from 1897	1328 (+77 from 1897)	0.48441
1897	48 (-1 from 1896)	1251 (-69 from 1896)	0.50388
1896	47 (-1 from 1895)	1320 (-18 from 1895)	0.52382
1895	46 (-2 from 1894)	1338 (+13 from 1894)	0.54147
1894	44 (-1 from 1893)	1325 (+10 from 1893)	0.56151
1893	43 (-3 from 1892)	1315 (-48 from 1892)	0.58384
1892	40 (+1 from 1891)	1363 (+144 from 1891)	0.60601
1891	41 (-3 from 1890)	1219 (-144 from 1890)	0.62015
1890	38 (-3 from 1889)	1363 (+35 from 1889)	0.67588
1889	35 (+1 from 1888)	1328 (+30 from 1888)	0.70184
1888	36 (-4 from 1887)	1298 (+163 from 1887)	0.68516
1887	32 (+1 from 1886)	1135 (-4 from 1886)	0.73027
1886	33 (+3 from 1885)	1139 (+131 from 1885)	0.74089
1885	36 (-4 from 1884)	1008 (+15 from 1884)	0.71012
1884	32 (-4 from 1883)	993 (+98 from 1883)	0.72174
1883	28 (+2 from 1882)	895 (+36 from 1882)	0.74546
1882	30 (-2 from 1881)	859 (+84 from 1881)	0.74248
1881	28 (-1 from 1880)	775 (+6 from 1880)	0.78398
1880	27 First SSA data recorded	769 First SSA data recorded	0.78787

American States Popularity Rankings for Hattie

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

North Carolina (NC)

#3612021

#2742022

#3032023

Georgia (GA)

#6132021

#3872022

#3812023

South Carolina (SC)

#5642021

#3512022

#2932023

Mississippi (MS)

#2782020

#2422021

#1372023

Alabama (AL)

#1872021

#2932022

#1582023

Texas (TX)

#4642021

#5012022

#4162023

Tennessee (TN)

#2302021

#1802022

#1572023

Virginia (VA)

#4952021

#4822022

#5972023

Louisiana (LA)

#4952021

#3932022

#2572023

Kentucky (KY)

#2032021

#1612022

#1842023

Arkansas (AR)

#1512021

#1112022

#842023

Florida (FL)

#19372021

#8652022

#10602023

Missouri (MO)

#1902021

#2052022

#1652023

Illinois (IL)

#5242021

#5862022

#3522023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#9052021

#6872022

#9702023

Ohio (OH)

#4192021

#2972022

#4862023

Oklahoma (OK)

#1722021

#1462022

#992023

New York (NY)

#15912021

#17422022

#13332023

West Virginia (WV)

#2032021

#2922022

#2782023

Michigan (MI)

#4962021

#4762022

#7642023

Minnesota (MN)

#2172021

#1522022

#1252023

Indiana (IN)

#2892021

#2242022

#2882023

Maryland (MD)

#9802020

#6212022

#8152023

California (CA)

#21022021

#14342022

#14352023

Wisconsin (WI)

#2752021

#2472022

#2252023

Iowa (IA)

#1522021

#1162022

#1892023

New Jersey (NJ)

#7111959

#5901963

#7591965

Kansas (KS)

#2032021

#1732022

#2182023

Utah (UT)

#2242021

#2582022

#3032023

Washington (WA)

#4522021

#4312022

#4512023

Nebraska (NE)

#1142021

#1132022

#1202023

North Dakota (ND)

#582021

#1122022

#372023

Colorado (CO)

#3782021

#7202022

#4082023

South Dakota (SD)

#582020

#822021

#622023

Oregon (OR)

#4562021

#2892022

#4762023

Idaho (ID)

#2242021

#2532022

#2642023

District of Columbia (DC)

#2871948

#2731949

#3951963

Arizona (AZ)

#9762020

#7282022

#6072023

Maine (ME)

#1932020

#1822021

#1892022

Massachusetts (MA)

#8902013

#7072017

#6182018

Hawaii (HI)

#1351926

#2221927

#1941930

Montana (MT)

#982020

#1432022

#1782023

Delaware (DE)

#811917

#651919

#911921

Vermont (VT)

#821913

#802022

Wyoming (WY)

#972019

#682021

Nevada (NV)

#4772017

Alaska (AK)

#1682020

New Mexico (NM)

#2311923

Popularity Rankings for Hattie in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales

#2272019

#2222020

#2002021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland

#4672012

Popularity in Canada

Canada

#9192021

#10682022

#6932023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada

#9721980

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Hattie a Name for Boys or Girls?

Hattie is mainly a girl’s name. It sounds sweet and old-fashioned, perfect for a little girl.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Hattie

Harriet
Henrietta
Heather
Harriett
Hettie

Hattie Mae
Hatty
Hatti
Hattie Lou
Hattie Belle

Hat
Tia
Titi
Hatz

Hattie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Hattie McDaniel (Actress, 1893–1952): The first African American to win an Academy Award for her role in "Gone with the Wind."
Hattie Caraway (Politician, 1878–1950): The first woman elected to serve a full term as a United States Senator.
Hattie Morahan (Actress, born 1978): An English actress recognized for her performances in both theater and television.
Hattie Jacques (Actress, 1922–1980): A British actress well-regarded for her roles in the "Carry On" film series.
Hattie Winston (Actress, born 1945): An American actress best known for her role in the television series "Becker."
Hattie Alexander (Microbiologist, 1901–1968): A pioneering American microbiologist and pediatrician who made significant advances in treating bacterial meningitis.

Hattie Jacques ("Carry On" Film Series, 1958-1974): A British comedy actress known for her roles in the "Carry On" films, often playing matronly characters.
Hattie Durham ("Left Behind," 1995 Novel Series): A flight attendant who becomes involved in the struggles of the post-rapture world.
Hattie McDaniel ("Gone with the Wind," 1939 Film): An actress who played Mammy and became the first African American to win an Academy Award.
"Hattie" (2011 TV Movie): A biographical film about the life of Hattie Jacques.
Hattie Shaw ("Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw," 2019 Film): A skilled MI6 agent and the sister of Deckard Shaw.
"Hattie Big Sky" (2006 Novel): A young girl who moves to Montana to prove up on her uncle's homestead.

Hattie Street Bridge (Wisconsin, USA): A historic bridge crossing the Menominee River, connecting Marinette, Wisconsin, and Menominee, Michigan.
Hattie B. Mullins Park (Texas, USA): A community park featuring playgrounds, sports facilities, and picnic areas.
Hattie Carthan Community Garden (Brooklyn, New York, USA): A community garden promoting urban agriculture and local food production.
Hattie Cove Campground (Ontario, Canada): A campground offering picturesque views and access to Pukaskwa National Park.
Lake Hattie (Minnesota, USA): A lake providing recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping.
Hattie McDaniel Park (Los Angeles, California, USA): A park named in honor of the famous actress, featuring green spaces and recreational facilities.

Mattie
Lottie
Meaning: Dweller at the meadow by the manor, home ruler
Origin: EnglishHallie
Etta
Meaning: Horn, sun ray, shining light
Origin: LatinNellie

Meaning: Nobility, noble birth
Origin: GermanHeidi
Henri
Hetta

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Hattie Name Meaning

Hattie Overview

Hattie Variations in Different Cultures

What Is the Meaning of Hattie?

What Is the Origin of The Name Hattie?

Hattie Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Hattie in the U.S. over the Years

American States Popularity Rankings for Hattie

North Carolina (NC)

Georgia (GA)

South Carolina (SC)

Mississippi (MS)

Alabama (AL)

Texas (TX)

Tennessee (TN)

Virginia (VA)

Louisiana (LA)

Kentucky (KY)

Arkansas (AR)

Florida (FL)

Missouri (MO)

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Pennsylvania (PA)

Ohio (OH)

Oklahoma (OK)

New York (NY)

West Virginia (WV)

Michigan (MI)

Minnesota (MN)

Indiana (IN)

Maryland (MD)

California (CA)

Wisconsin (WI)

Iowa (IA)

New Jersey (NJ)

Kansas (KS)

Utah (UT)

Washington (WA)

Nebraska (NE)

North Dakota (ND)

Colorado (CO)

South Dakota (SD)

Oregon (OR)

Idaho (ID)

District of Columbia (DC)

Arizona (AZ)

Maine (ME)

Massachusetts (MA)

Hawaii (HI)

Montana (MT)

Delaware (DE)

Vermont (VT)

Wyoming (WY)

Nevada (NV)

Alaska (AK)

New Mexico (NM)

Popularity in England and Wales

Popularity in Scotland

Popularity in Canada

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Is Hattie a Name for Boys or Girls?

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Hattie

Hattie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

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