Hattie Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Hattie is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Hattie?
Hattie is spelled H-A-T-T-I-E. The name has 6 letters.
Hattie at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Hattie is commonly understood as a diminutive form of the name Harriet, which derives from the Germanic name Heimirich meaning “home ruler.”
- Origin
- Hattie is traditionally used as a familiar form of Harriet, a name with Germanic roots meaning “home ruler.”
- Pronunciation
- HAT-ee · 2 syllables
Hattie Popularity in 2025
Rank#334
Recorded Births923
- Girls usage rose 49 places to #334 and recorded 103 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Hattie Mean?
Hattie is commonly understood as a diminutive form of the name Harriet, which derives from the Germanic name Heimirich meaning “home ruler.”
Origin: Hattie is traditionally used as a familiar form of Harriet, a name with Germanic roots meaning “home ruler.”
How Do You Pronounce Hattie?
PronunciationHAT-ee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Hattie?
- History
- Hattie has been used as a diminutive of Harriet in English-speaking countries since at least the 19th century.
Hattie Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 923 | #334 |
| 2024 | Girls | 820 | #383 |
| 2023 | Girls | 804 | #384 |
| 2022 | Girls | 763 | #412 |
| 2021 | Girls | 684 | #459 |
| 2020 | Girls | 725 | #421 |
| 2019 | Girls | 691 | #451 |
| 2018 | Girls | 628 | #495 |
| 2017 | Girls | 654 | #477 |
| 2016 | Girls | 620 | #505 |
| 2015 | Girls | 657 | #488 |
| 2014 | Girls | 502 | #590 |
| 2013 | Girls | 510 | #568 |
| 2012 | Girls | 398 | #706 |
| 2011 | Girls | 255 | #994 |
| 2010 | Girls | 158 | #1,438 |
| 2009 | Girls | 123 | #1,769 |
| 2008 | Girls | 151 | #1,531 |
| 2007 | Girls | 142 | #1,588 |
| 2006 | Girls | 129 | #1,639 |
| 2005 | Girls | 121 | #1,645 |
| 2004 | Girls | 109 | #1,756 |
| 2003 | Girls | 124 | #1,552 |
| 2002 | Girls | 125 | #1,510 |
When Was Hattie Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1918 · Girls
1,999 recorded births
National rank #121
1919 · Girls
1,896 recorded births
National rank #125
1916 · Girls
1,889 recorded births
National rank #115
1920 · Girls
1,870 recorded births
National rank #132
Where Hattie Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ND | #26 | 20 |
| NE | #95 | 21 |
| AR | #96 | 28 |
| SD | #97 | 10 |
| KY | #102 | 41 |
| MT | #105 | 9 |
| MS | #114 | 20 |
| TN | #122 | 60 |