Sanne is of Dutch origin, derived from the Middle Dutch variant of Johanna, which means 'God is gracious'. It has gained popularity as a given name in its own right, particularly in the Netherlands and Scandinavia.
The name Sanne has seen consistent popularity with at least five births recorded each year since 2001, except for a brief decline between 2004 and 2006 when it dipped to four or fewer births annually. The highest number of births was in 2007, with nine babies named Sanne born that year. Overall, there have been a total of 47 babies named Sanne since 2001.