Annie

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Grace; Favor

Background: The name Annie originates from the English diminutive of Ann, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' The French form Anne, and its Latin equivalent Anna, also carry the same meanings, creating a rich tapestry of linguistic connections to the idea of grace.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#103
Total births
360,467
Most popular decade
1920s (209,706 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+122 ranks)
Years in Top 100
68
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.5% male 99.5% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
6
First year rank
#809
Peak year
1927
Peak year births
60
Peak rank
#872
Most recent year
2020
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#12,015

Female

First year
1880
First year births
1,258
First year rank
#11
Peak year
1922
Peak year births
7,476
Peak rank
#30
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
1,564
Recent rank
#191

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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