At a glance
- In short
- Netty is a charming and elegant English name for girls, with a vintage appeal.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2024 (#15,293)
- Babies in 2024
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #2,827 in 1913
- First recorded
- 1913
Meaning of Netty
Netty is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has an English origin and is pronounced as NET-ee (/ˈnɛti/). Netty is a variation of the name Nette. Although not very common, Netty has been given to newborns in the United States since the early 20th century. Its popularity peaked in the 1930s when it ranked within the top 3000 names for girls. The name Netty carries a sense of charm and elegance, making it a lovely choice for parents looking for something less conventional yet still delightful.
How to pronounce Netty
English
- Pronounced NET-ee /ˈnɛti/
Popularity of Netty in the U.S.
Netty was last recorded in the U.S. in 2024, ranked #15,293 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,827 in 1913. It first appears in the records in 1913.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1913–2024 22 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 15,293 | back (not recorded in 1955–2023) |
| 1954 | 6 | 5,148 | back (not recorded in 1952–1953) |
| 1951 | 8 | 4,011 | ▲ 1,290 |
| 1950 | 5 | 5,301 | back (not recorded in 1948–1949) |
| 1947 | 6 | 4,764 | back (not recorded in 1944–1946) |
| 1943 | 5 | 4,691 | ▼ 69 |
| 1942 | 5 | 4,622 | back (not recorded in 1938–1941) |
| 1937 | 5 | 4,255 | ▼ 1,152 |
| 1936 | 8 | 3,103 | ▼ 177 |
| 1935 | 9 | 2,926 | back (not recorded in 1932–1934) |
| 1931 | 5 | 4,331 | back (not recorded in 1928–1930) |
| 1927 | 7 | 3,875 | ▼ 1,003 |
| 1926 | 11 | 2,872 | ▲ 490 |
| 1925 | 9 | 3,362 | ▲ 640 |
| 1924 | 7 | 4,002 | ▼ 652 |
| 1923 | 9 | 3,350 | ▲ 661 |
| 1922 | 7 | 4,011 | ▲ 1,088 |
| 1921 | 5 | 5,099 | ▼ 2,200 |
| 1920 | 11 | 2,899 | back (not recorded in 1916–1919) |
| 1915 | 5 | 4,274 | ▼ 656 |
| 1914 | 5 | 3,618 | ▼ 791 |
| 1913 | 6 | 2,827 | new |
Notable people named Netty
- Netty Herawaty was an Indonesian actress known for appearing in more than fifty films during the classical era of Indonesian cinema.
- Netty Prasetiyani Heryawan is an Indonesian activist and politician who has served in the House of Representatives since 2019.