Babette
Girl name · French · German · Latin
Meaningpledged to God · French form of Elizabeth
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #785 in 1961
5 babies were named Babette in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1891–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Babette you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Babette, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Babette would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBabette first shows up in US birth records in 1891, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 134 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1961, when it ranked #785. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningBabette is a French form of Elizabeth, which means “pledged to God”. Our records link it to French, German and Latin roots.
About the name Babette
Babette is a girl name of French, German and Latin origin meaning “pledged to God”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-tte”. US birth records list Babette for girls from 1891 to 2025, in 92 of those 135 years. Its best year was 1961, when it ranked #785 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:French namesGerman namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
| 1900s | 3.4 | 295,858 girls |
| 1910s | 18 | 56,850 girls |
| 1920s | 24 | 42,070 girls |
| 1930s | 19 | 52,274 girls |
| 1940s | 21 | 47,619 girls |
| 1950s | 38 | 26,539 girls |
| 1960s | 63 | 15,848 girls |
| 1970s | 18 | 56,054 girls |
| 1980s | 5.7 | 176,991 girls |
| 1990s | 1.4 | 735,294 girls |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 girls |
| 2010s | 0.4 | 2,500,000 girls |
| 2020s | 1.5 | 652,174 girls |
Other spellings of Babette
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
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Questions about the name Babette
What does the name Babette mean?
Babette means “pledged to God” in French, as a form of Elizabeth.
What is the origin of the name Babette?
Babette has French, German, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Babette a boy or girl name?
Babette is a girl name.
How popular is the name Babette?
Babette ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1961 (#785).